Waterloo Regional Police say a woman was left with serious injuries after being attacked in Kitchener on Tuesday.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 1 p.m. in the downtown area near King Street West and Gaukel Street.
They say a panhandler was asking for money when he approached the woman. When she declined to give him money, he then pushed her to the ground.
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Police say the woman was left with serious injuries as a result of the fall.
They say several bystanders subdued the suspect until officers arrived at the scene.
A 35-year-old man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.
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