Assault charge laid after casserole dish used as weapon in Chatham lobby: police

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A Chatham‑Kent man is facing an assault with a weapon charge following an in the lobby of a building in Chatham, Ont.

Police responded to a call in the lobby of a residence on Merritt Avenue around 5:35 p.m. on Monday.

According to police, the accused and a 30‑year‑old Chatham resident became involved in an altercation. During the incident, officers say the accused struck the victim multiple times in the head with a glass casserole dish.

The victim was injured and assessed by emergency medical services at the scene but declined further medical treatment.

The accused was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon. He was taken to Chatham‑Kent Police Service headquarters and later released with conditions.

He is scheduled to appear in court on June 16.