Police Seek Assistance in an Assault Investigation CK23051467
On October 1, 2023, shortly after midnight, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to an assault at Tecumseh Park in Chatham.
Upon arrival, police learned two adult men sustained significant non-life-threatening injuries after being assaulted by a group of youths in the park.
One victim was transported to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance following the assault. The second victim also received medical treatment.
Six youths have been identified and arrested in relation to this incident.
• A 12-year-old Chatham male youth was charged with Aggravated Assault.
• A 13-year-old Chatham male youth was charged with Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
• A 13-year-old Chatham male youth was charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault Causing Bodily Harm.
• A 15-year-old Chatham male youth was charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault causing Bodily Harm.
• A 16-year-old Chatham male youth was charged with Aggravated Assault.
• A 17-year-old Chatham male youth was charged with Aggravated Assault.
All six youths have been released from custody with a future court date of December 4, 2023.
Police continue to investigate and seek to identify additional parties involved. If you have information to assist with this matter, please contact Detective Constable Shawn Tremblay shawnt@chatham-kent.ca.
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