Man assaulted at Chatham Cenotaph during vigil

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Saturday night around 9 p.m. police responded to a disturbance near the Cenotaph in Chatham.

A 66-year-old Dover Township man was standing vigil when he was approached by two men accompanied by a woman, all unknown to him.

A verbal argument began resulting in the man being assaulted.

The trio fled as police were called.

The man did not require medical attention.

The first suspect was described as a white man in his 20’s or younger, with short brown hair, wearing a dark sweatshirt and approximately 5’6” to 5’8” in height.

The second suspect was described as a white man in his 20’s or younger, with short brown, wearing a sweater with bold writing ‘USC’ or UMC’ and approximately 5’6” to 5’8” in height.

The woman was approximately 25-years-old with blonde hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Kyle Wright at kylew@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87310.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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