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2 teens arrested in alleged assault at Chatham-Kent cenotaph

The Chatham cenotaph on King Street. Google Maps

Police in Chatham-Kent have arrested two teenagers in connection to an alleged assault near a cenotaph the day before Remembrance Day.

A 66-year-old Dover Township man had been standing vigil near the cenotaph in Chatham around 9 p.m. on Nov. 10 when police say he was approached by two young men and a woman whom he didn’t know.

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Police allege the man was assaulted after a verbal argument broke out. The three fled the scene before police were contacted.

On Friday, police announced a 15-year-old and 16-year-old from Chatham had been charged with assault in the incident. Both were released and have a court date on Dec. 10.

The man did not require medical attention.

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