CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police say they have laid charges in an attack in Fergus that sent a victim to hospital.
Last Friday just before 7 p.m., the OPP responded to an assault with a weapon call on St. David Street.
One party was rushed to a local hospital after reportedly being attacked by a youth with an edged weapon, police said in a news release.
Police attended and arrested the attacker. The victim's injuries were considered non-life threatening.
Following an investigation, a 17-year-old of no fixed address was charged with Assault with a Weapon, Assault cause Bodily Harm, Possession of Weapons for Dangerous Purpose and Theft Under $5,000, contrary to the Criminal Code.
The accused was held for bail.
Any person with information regarding this occurrence was asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
