Port Hope Police – Courtice Man Charged With Assault After Striking Angler With Fishing Rod (No Name Released)

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ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON– On the 11th of September 2022, police were called to the pier at Eldorado Place regarding an assault.  Investigation revealed that one of the fishermen got upset that their lines got tangled and as a result started hitting the victim over the head and neck several times with his fishing rod.  A 49-year-old male from Courtice, Ontario was arrested and charged for assault with a weapon.  He was released for a court date on October 26, 2022.

 

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