Sarnia Police headquarters on Christina Street. 2 February 2023. (Photo by Blackburn Media Sarnia)Sarnia Police headquarters on Christina Street. 2 February 2023. (Photo by Blackburn Media Sarnia)
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Second suspect arrested in Kathleen Ave. assault

Sarnia police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a serious assault at a home in the area of Kathleen Avenue and Walnut Avenue.

Officers were called at around 2:50 p.m. on Friday, March 29.

It's alleged a 40-year-old man struck the 28-year-old male victim with a baseball bat several times.

He's now facing charges of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.

A 43-year-old woman, who entered the fray and struck the victim with a claw hammer, was arrested Friday.

Police said the victim sustained a large gash on his upper lip that required 25 stitches and was transported to Bluewater Health for treatment.

Police alleged the assault happened during an argument over illegal drugs.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigations Division at (519) 344-8861.

You can also call Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or go online at www.p3tips.com.

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