Man arrested after allegedly assaulting cyclist in Kitchener’s Victoria Park
Victoria Park in Kitchener, Ont., is seen in this file photo from September 2010.
Waterloo regional police said a man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted another man who was riding his bicycle through Kitchener’s Victoria Park.
Police said a report was received around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday of a 61-year-old man being assaulted and having his property damaged by an unknown man.
Police said the victim sustained a minor injury from the altercation.
Police located a suspect, a 39-year-old Waterloo man, who was displaying assaultive behaviour.
Police said officers deployed a conducted energy weapon and the man was taken into custody.
The 39-year-old has been charged with assault, assaulting a peace officer and mischief under $5,000.
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