OPP looking for witnesses after crash and assault in Leamington

File photo of an Essex County OPP vehicle, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor)

Essex County OPP officers are looking for witnesses after a man allegedly caused a crash and brandished a knife in Leamington.

On July 8 at 6:29 p.m., officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Erie Street South.

Through the investigation police say they determined that the accused caused a collision and brandished a knife.

Nobody was injured.

A 36-year-old Leamington man has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Assault with a weapon x 2
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x 2
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or bodily harm
• Dangerous Operation

The investigation is ongoing and the OPP are asking anyone that may have witnessed anything in the area of 81 - 91 Erie St. S. in the Municipality of Leamington, to come forward.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.