Wanted Ajax man arrested for robbery in Peterborough: police

An Ajax, Ont., man faces robbery and assault charges in connection to an incident in September 2022 in Peterborough.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, on Sept. 30, officers responded to a report that a 65-year-old man had been attacked by a man known to him. The victim required hospital treatment.

Police say a suspect was identified and a warrant was issued.

On Thursday, the man was arrested on two warrants. The 50-year-old man was charged with robbery with violence, assault causing bodily harm — choking, aggravated assault and failure to comply with a probation order.

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He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Friday.

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