Chatham-Kent Police cruiser (Photo by Allanah Wills)Chatham-Kent Police cruiser (Photo by Allanah Wills)
Chatham

Teen charged after hammer attack

A 15-year-old Chatham girl is facing charges after allegedly hitting her ex-boyfriend and his phone with a hammer.

Chatham-Kent police got the call in Chatham early Wednesday morning, and the female teen was arrested and charged with mischief, assault, and assault with a weapon.

Officers said the accused was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.

Police said the teen's ex-boyfriend was treated at the scene by local paramedics.

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