OPP lay assault and weapons charges

LEAMINGTON – Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people following an assault that took place in Leamington on January 3.

At approximately 10:44 p.m., the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a call reporting an assault that occurred on Oak Street East.

The subsequent investigation by the Essex County OPP Major Crime Unit revealed the victim was assaulted by known individuals and threatened with an edged weapon while inside a motor vehicle.

The victim was able to escape the encounter to seek medical attention and contacted police.

Police arrested and charged a 32-year-old Essex man with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. He remains in custody until an upcoming court date.

A 23-year-old Kingsville man was also arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He will appear in court at a later date.