A 49-year-old man from North Bay has been charged following an incident Thursday involving an alleged assault on Main Street West involving a person with mobility issues. Police in North Bay responded around 4 p.m. on Oct. 29 to an altercation in the 100 block of Main Street West. “The accused, who was known to the victim, allegedly approached the victim and initiated a verbal confrontation,” police said in an Oct. 30 news release. Threw their walker out of their reach “When the victim attempted to leave, the accused allegedly assaulted the victim and threw their walker out of reach. Officers responded immediately and arrested the accused without further incident.” The suspect is charged with assault, mischief under $5,000, criminal harassment and causing a disturbance. “Our officers on foot patrol provide an important presence in key areas of our community, allowing them to respond quickly when situations arise,” deputy chief Robert Norman said in the news release. “This incident demonstrates the value of visible, accessible policing and our commitment to addressing aggressive and unacceptable behaviour.” The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
