Social distancing dispute leads to assault charges

A social distancing dispute led to assault charges being laid yesterday.

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege on Thursday afternoon, officers responded to a disturbance at a grocery store in Chatham.

Through investigation, police learned that the woman assaulted another shopper for not following the arrows on the floor and respecting social distancing rules, police allege.

Once outside, the woman noticed the victim was taking a photo of her vehicle and pushed a grocery cart towards her.

A 29-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and charged with assault and assault with a weapon.

She was released pending a future court date of August 14, 2020.

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