Hockey Stick Assault in Chatham-Kent
A Chatham-Kent man is facing charges following an assault involving a hockey stick. According to police, officers responded to a disturbance call in the area on Monday evening. Upon arrival, they located a victim who had sustained injuries consistent with being struck by a hockey stick.
The suspect, a 34-year-old local resident, was arrested at the scene without incident. He has been charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a nearby hospital and has since been released.
Police have not released the names of those involved, but they confirm the incident was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The accused is scheduled to appear in a Chatham court for a bail hearing later this week.
This incident adds to a series of violent episodes in the region, prompting local authorities to remind residents to resolve conflicts peacefully. The Chatham-Kent Police Service encourages anyone with information about this or similar incidents to come forward.
