Cobourg Police – Individual Reportedly Assaulted with Bear Spray

In Police Blotter

Cobourg Police, Northumberland County Paramedics and Cobourg Fire Department attended the area of Division Street and Covert Street at the Salvation Army Community and Family Services on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 shortly after noon for an individual possibly assaulted with bear spray.

Cobourg Police didn’t have any information on the incident, but Today’s Northumberland has learned there was an altercation inside the Salvation Army Community and Family Services between two individuals.  One of the individuals produced what is believed to have been bear spray and sprayed it at the individual inside the building.

The building was aired out and one individual was treated by paramedics at the scene.

Reaching out to Cobourg Police they stated, “Police attended the area of Division Street and Covert Street last night for a report of assault. An individual was sprayed with an unknown aerosol spray by an unknown person. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online at stopcrimehere.ca.”
.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

In My Opinion – Enforcement Is a Start — But It Isn’t the Solution

The increased enforcement in Cobourg's parks and surrounding areas over the past few weeks is a positive and welcome

Read More...

Video – Photo Gallery – A Perfect Summer Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj5errRFCT4 There are summer evenings that seem to capture everything people love about Cobourg, and Wednesday, July 30, 2026, was

Read More...

Cobourg Police – Investigating Suspicious Portable Toilet Fire

Cobourg Police Service is investigating after responding to a fire Monday night. On July 27, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m.,

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu