Police have arrested a Welland man believed to have intentionally struck two men with a car in St. Catharines.
Officers arrested the 21-year-old at a Mountain Road home near the QEW in Niagara Falls on Monday night.
The man is facing multiple charges including assault with a weapon, dangerous driving and vehicle theft, for allegedly trying to hit two pedestrians with a vehicle near Court and Church streets just before Noon on Thursday.
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Investigators say two men in their 20s were hit by a black Chevy Cobalt which hit a tree after striking the victims.
A 25-year-old pedestrian was sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A 23-year-old suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the car fled the scene on foot and was seen getting into another vehicle near Church Street, police say.
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The suspect evaded police in Fonthill before heading to the Toronto-bound QEW via Appleby Line in Burlington.
The accused will appear in court on Tuesday.
Anyone with information can reach out to Niagara police at 905-688-4111 ext. 4322.
Anonymous tips can be left with Niagara Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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