OAKVILLE, Ont. – Police say a woman is facing charges after allegedly kicking a dog and punching a Good Samaritan in Oakville, Ont., on Monday evening.
Halton regional police say a number of bystanders saw a woman “forcefully” kicking a dog in the chest and stomach.
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The dog was reportedly on a leash, and not acting aggressively.
Police say a number of citizens intervened and the woman allegedly punched one of the Good Samaritans in the face.
They say the 50-year-old woman was charged with assault and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
Police say the dog was transferred into the care of a relative.