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Man charged after on-ice assault at Hamilton hockey arena: police

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Hamilton police have charged a 48-year-old man after an alleged on-ice fight at a local hockey arena.

Police say officers were called to the Rosedale Hockey arena just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday to investigate reports of a fight involving players and a coach allegedly assaulting one of the players.

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They say as a result of an investigation, the 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault.

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Police say the alleged victim was a 15-year-old boy who sustained minor injuries.

Police have not released the name of the man charged.

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