Meandering walkways of Cox Park, located within Germain Park. (Blackburn Media file photo)Meandering walkways of Cox Park, located within Germain Park. (Blackburn Media file photo)
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Police Arrest Man Wanted In Park Assault

By Dave Dentinger
September 21, 2016 - 7:15pm

Sarnia police have arrested a man wanted in connection with a vicious assault and robbery in Germain Park August 26.

A 23-year-old Lambton County resident suffered substantial facial injuries when attacked from behind while he was walking through the park with a young woman.

Police say 26-year-old Ryan Walsh was arrested Wednesday and faces the same charges as well as uttering threats to cause bodily harm.

He was in custody pending a bail hearing.

Charges against a 21-year-old Sarnia woman were dropped.

The victim lost his Samsung Galaxy cell phone and a wallet containing cash in the incident.

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