Advertisement

Man facing assault charges for altercation at GO station in Burlington

Halton police say they've laid charges in an assault on a bus at a Burlington, Ont., GO station. Stephen C. Host / File / The Canadian Press

A 56-year-old man is facing assault charges following an incident at the Aldershot GO station in Burlington, Ont., Sunday afternoon.

Halton police say the altercation happened around 12:30 p.m. when a man threatened a GO bus employee with a knife.

A police spokesperson says the suspect was sitting on a bus when asked to leave so it could be cleaned.

“The suspect became agitated but left the bus,” Const. Steve Elms confirmed to Global News in an email.

Read more: Woman seriously injured after hit by Jeep at southeast Hamilton intersection

However, the man would return a “short time later” and pull a knife, making “threatening gestures” toward the employee, according to Elms.

Story continues below advertisement

The suspect would be “physically” removed from the vehicle by the employee with the help of a passerby.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The accused is facing assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon charges.

No one was seriously injured.

Sponsored content

AdChoices