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Charges laid following downtown assault in Guelph: police

Officers responded in under five minutes on Thursday after a man was seen with what was believed to be a real firearm. A black and silver gun was seized among other items. Ken Hashizume/CJOY

Guelph police say they’ve laid charges in connection with a downtown assault.

Police said a man was sitting on a bench on Quebec Street on Monday afternoon, when another individual kicked him in the face without being provoked.

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Two or three more people were reportedly punched in the face. but those victims were not willing to provide a statement.

The individual was found by officers and eventually subdued.

The 28-year-old has a bail hearing set for Tuesday.

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