Skip to content

Disturbance at hospital leads to assault charges

Police say the accused attempted to punch a security guard
RIDE check
Stock image

NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
******************************
On Dec. 11, 2019 at 9:02 p.m., an adult male confronted a security guard in the public waiting area of the emergency room at the Guelph General Hospital. He [started] yelling and swearing at the security guard and [allegedly] attempted to punch him. The security guard then detained him. Police attended the scene and arrested the male.

A 28-year-old Guelph male has been charged with:
    •    Assault
    •    Cause a disturbance
    •    Breach probation order

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing on Dec. 12, 2019.  

******************************