Police made a trio of assault-related arrests in Peterborough, Ont., on Tuesday, including for the use of a weapon at a business.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 6:30 p.m. officers responded to reports of a shoplifting incident and assault at a Lansdowne Street West business.
Police learned a woman attempted to stop a man from shoplifting. The man, while wearing brass knuckles, reportedly struck the victim in the face. Police say other shoppers then intervened.
A 34-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a weapon
He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Aug. 15.
Noise complaint leads to assault
In another incident on Tuesday, officers responded to a reported assault on Brock Street near George Street.
There they learned a resident was upset with the noise level coming from a group at a nearby parking lot.
It’s alleged the man assaulted one person, who was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment, police said.
A 41-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and failure to comply with a probation order.
He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Wednesday.
Domestic incident
Police say a woman was arrested following a domestic incident on Dublin Street in which the victim was assaulted and required treatment at hospital.
A 51-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with assault.
She was held in custody and will appear in court for a bail hearing on Wednesday.