One individual was charged following an investigation into an assault in Harrow.

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, at approximately 7:12 a.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment investigated an assault at an address on Queen Street in the community of Harrow, Town of Essex.

It was determined that two individuals engaged in a confrontation on the premises, one male sustained an injury and was transported to a local hospital to be treated.

There was a heavy police presence in Harrow to locate the accused. At approximately 10:00 a.m., one individual was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, a 41-year old male resident of Essex has been charged with:

• Assault with A Weapon S.267 (a) CC
• Assault S.266 CC

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Windsor.

If you have any information about this incident you can contact the Essex County OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477; submit a secure Web-Tip at www.catchcrooks.com ; You will not be asked to identify yourself; you don’t have to appear in court, and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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