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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Woman assaulted with baseball bat at Rainbow Park

Sarnia police have laid charges in connection with an assault at Rainbow Park.

City police responded to an assault at the homeless encampment Friday.

It's alleged a dispute over drugs led to a physical altercation in which a 45-year-old woman was hit with multiple blows to the body with a baseball bat, suffering minor injuries.

A 31-year-old woman was arrested.

She's been charged with assault with a weapon and four counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

Police said the accused appeared in bail court on Saturday, and was released with conditions on a recognizance of bail.

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