Man charged after allegedly assaulting Hamilton officer with a bicycle

HAMILTON, Ont. – A 23-year-old man is facing a number of charges after allegedly assaulting a Hamilton police officer with a bicycle.

Police say a man who was stopped by an officer for riding his bicycle on the sidewalk on Wednesday afternoon was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Investigators say the man became aggressive, pulled up on his handlebars and struck the officer in the chest with the front tire until he fell off the bike.

The man fled the scene and police say he was subdued with a Taser after drawing a collapsible baton when officers caught up with him.

Paramedics cleared the man medically and police say the officer was not seriously injured.

Christopher Drakoczy is charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, and possession of crystal meth.