Windsor police SUV, August 11, 2024. WindsorNewsToday.ca file photo.Windsor police SUV, August 11, 2024. WindsorNewsToday.ca file photo.
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Man charged with two counts of assault with a weapon

A 41-year-old man has been arrested after a series of attacks near the intersection of Wyandotte Street East and Parent Avenue.

Windsor Police Service said on August 22 at around 11:30 a.m. officers responded to a report of an assault.

When they arrived they discovered a 16-year-old male had been assaulted with a wooden weapon by an unknown individual.

A second person, who was waiting at a nearby bus stop was also attacked by the suspect.

Both were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The male suspect was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with a weapon.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 x 4830.

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