Havelock man charged with assaulting Peterborough hospital security guard: police

A Havelock man is facing charges following a pair of incidents at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Tuesday.

Around 12:30 p.m., Peterborough Police Service officers were called to the hospital following reports that a man refused to leave the premises and had punched a security guard.

The investigation led to the arrest of a 35-year-old Havelock man and charges of assault and failure to comply with probation.

He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on March 10.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

However, police say several hours later, officers were called back to the hospital when the man returned and again refused to leave.

He was arrested and additionally charged with failure to comply with an undertaking and failure to comply with a probation order.

2:38 Peterborough Police Services Board states former police chief Scott Gilbert decided to retire on his own

• Peterborough Police Services Board states former police chief Scott Gilbert decided to retire on his own
• Peterborough Police Services Board reports lower use of force, more public complaints in 2021
• Global News Morning Peterborough: Peterborough Police talk press releases, naming suspects and the evolving media landscape
• Peterborough medical officer of health speaks out against protestors who showed up to his home twice in one week

Previous Video

Next Video