Police arrest man in Glengarry neighbourhood after assault involving metal pipe
Police have stepped up their presence in the area in the last year
The Windsor Police Service says officers have arrested a 20-year-old man in the Glengarry neighbourhood after an assault involving a metal pipe.
It happened Tuesday night in the downtown apartment buildings where police began stationing themselves 24/7 last year — aiming to reduce crime in an area known for high levels of crime.
Officers responded to an assault shortly after 9 p.m., police said in a news release issued Wednesday.
They found a man suffering from cuts to his head, arm, and leg.
The man was inside an apartment unit when another man attacked him with a metal pipe, police said.
Officers found a suspect leaving the building a short time later and arrested him after he attempted to flee.
A search uncovered a conducted energy weapon, commonly known as a taser, a small quantity of fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine.
The 20-year-old man has been charged with:
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Assault with a weapon.
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Assault causing bodily harm.
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Possession of a prohibited weapon.
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Carrying a concealed weapon.
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Possession of a schedule I substance.
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Obstruction of a peace officer.
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Failure to comply with a release order.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the major crimes unit or Crime Stoppers.