A Peterborough man is facing an assault charge after an incident at a restaurant on Friday afternoon.
Peterborough Police Service officers around 12:15 p.m. were called to a restaurant on Water Street North about a disturbance involving two men.
It’s alleged that while both were standing in a lineup, the victim was continually adjusting an ill-fitted face mask. The accused confronted the victim about the mask and allegedly assaulted him.
The victim did not require medical attention.
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Paul Ashleigh, 54, of Peterborough, was arrested and charged with assault.
He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Nov. 9.