Assault
On the 1st of September at 9:23 PM Brockville Police responded to reports of a large fight on Broadway Avenue. Police arrived on scene in time to witness the combatants. A 19 year old female was arrested at the scene by officers for an assault on another female. A 23 year old male was arrested for weapons offences as he was waving a sword. The fight was the end result of a dispute between several parties with alcohol being a factor. Both parties were released from custody with a future court date.
Assault
On August 31st shortly after 7:00 PM Brockville Police responded to a complaint of an assault at Centeen Park. The caller indicated that they witnessed a violent assault and that the involved youths were fleeing the area. Officers that arrived on scene located a 14 year old victim. He was transported to the Brockville General Hospital for treatment. The victim was injured in the assault, but he is expected to make a full recovery. A 14 year old youth was identified as the primary suspect in the assault. Several videos of the assault have been circulating on social media. The video is graphic and shows a group of youth encouraging the assault and taunting the victim.
The 14 year old male was arrested and charged with assault and theft. He will appear in court at a later date.