Waterloo Regional Police say a Kitchener, Ont., man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a women’s prison and assaulting two people.
Police said the incident happened on Sunday at around 8:30 p.m., when a break-and-enter occurred at the Grand Valley Institution for Women.
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Investigators allege the suspect climbed the prison fence and entered the yard.
“Once inside, the male assaulted two victims,” police said, adding they suffered minor physical injuries.
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A 28-year-old man was arrested and is facing several charges, including break-and-enter, two counts of assault and mischief under $5,000.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact police.
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