Road rage.  © Can Stock Photo / kryzhovRoad rage. © Can Stock Photo / kryzhov
Windsor

Driver charged following assault in Amherstburg

Officers from Windsor police's Amherstburg detachment responded to an injury report at around 9 a.m., in the area of Alma Street and Fryer Street. The victim told police that he and another driver were involved in road rage.

The other driver followed the victim to a business on Alma Street and struck him in the face before driving off. The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

A 36-year-old man was arrested soon after and charged with assault causing bodily harm. The charge has not been proven in court.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed the incident or has camera footage to share should call Windsor police's Amherstburg detachment at (519) 736-8559, ext. 230. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).

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