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Hamilton man arrested following several ‘violent incidents’

Police are looking for an elderly woman who they say was the victim of an attempted robbery in central Hamilton earlier this month. Lisa Polewski / 900 CHML

Hamilton Police have made an arrest after a series of violent incidents over the weekend.

Investigators say just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, a man went into a Hasty Market on John Street South near Charlton Avenue East and assaulted an employee with what they are describing as a baton or pipe.

Shortly after, police say the same man went into the City Mart located on King Street just across from Gore Park and again, assaulted an employee with a baton before taking off on foot.

Read more: Police investigate late night shooting in central Hamilton

Police say he then went down King Street, and assaulted a bystander, who was seriously injured and taken to hospital.

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Joshua Szarak, 36, facing charges of robbery with intent to steal and assault with a weapon.

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