Police in St. Thomas, Ont., say a man has been charged with assault after an incident Friday morning.
Officials say they were called to a local shelter around 8 a.m.
They say a man reportedly tackled a woman to the ground and struck her several times with a cigarette receptacle.
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Police say the woman sustained minor injuries.
Officials say the man reportedly assaulted a security guard while security staff were arresting him.
A 25-year-old man now faces multiple assault charges.
Police say the man was held for court and has since been released.
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