A man from London, Ont., is facing several charges after multiple citizens and St. Thomas police officers were assaulted at a bank earlier this week.
St. Thomas Police Service say they received multiple 911 calls at around 5:30 p.m. Monday regarding an “out of control male” at a bank on Talbot Street.
Upon arrival, police say they were immediately confronted by a man who had allegedly assaulted two people in the bank. The two people appeared to be suffering from injuries and needed medical assistance, say police.
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While attempting to arrest the suspect, police say two officers were assaulted. Police say they were able to apprehend the suspect using a conductive energy weapon.
Police say after the suspect was transported to a hospital to be medically assessed, a doctor was also assaulted.
As a result of the incident, a 40-year-old man faces two charges of assaulting a peace officer, assault, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, mischief and causing a disturbance.
After being discharged from the hospital, the suspect attended court, where he was remanded.
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