Leamington man facing multiple charges

On June 4 at 6:30 a.m., the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault that had occurred in Leamington.

The accused attended a residence on Erie Street South, caused damage to the residence, then proceeded to assault the homeowner with a cane. Officers located the accused a short distance away on Robinson Street. Upon informing the man he was under arrest, the accused actively resisted. Officers eventually gained control of the subject and he was taken into custody.

A 48-year-old Leamington man has been arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, mischief, failure to comply with a probation order, and resisting arrest.

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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