A 37-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing charges after police responded to a disturbance in the downtown core Wednesday afternoon.
Officers were called to the area of Princess Avenue and Talbot Street just after 3 p.m. following reports of an altercation. Upon arrival, police learned that a fight had taken place between two individuals, during which the accused allegedly assaulted the victim with a shovel.
The suspect was arrested at the scene and charged with assault with a weapon.
The 37-year-old was transported to police headquarters, processed, and released on an undertaking with a future court date.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Written by: myFM News
