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Woman’s hair pulled, officer bit during arrest in Chatham-Kent

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The Chatham-Kent Police Service is reporting a Ridgetown man was arrested for breach of recognizance and resisting arrest in connection with a violent altercation on Tuesday.

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According to police, officers were called to a home in Ridgetown and located the man, who was under conditions to stay away from that address.

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During the arrest, the man allegedly grabbed a woman by the hair and wouldn’t let go until he was pepper sprayed. Police say the man then bit the officer, breaking the skin.

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The officer was taken to hospital for treatment and was released.

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The man was arrested and taken to police headquarters where he was held pending a bail hearing.

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