Charges have been laid after a police officer was assaulted while breaking up a domestic disturbance in North Perth.
Perth County OPP officers were called to the incident on Perth Line 87 just before midnight on Saturday. Police were told a man was causing property damage and had become combative.
Officers arrived and located a suspect who then allegedly turned his aggression on them.
Following a scuffle that saw one officer assaulted, a 22-year-old North Perth man was arrested. He is charged with assaulting a peace officer, assault, and disobeying a court order. The man is scheduled to appear in Stratford court on November 23.
Police did not state whether the officer who was assaulted suffered any injuries.
"Our officers routinely step into challenging and unpredictable situations and do so with professionalism and integrity. When a police officer is assaulted, it impacts not only that officer but the safety and well-being of the entire community," said Detachment Commander Inspector Tyler Stewart. "While violence has no place in our communities, it will not stop us from continuing our work to keep residents safe."
