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