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One sent to hospital after assault charges

Police responded to an incident at a private residential community on Highway 7
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Two face criminal assault charges after a 60-year-old was sent to hospital.

On April 23 Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to an incident at a private residential community on Highway 7, west of Guelph. It was reported that two known individuals had assaulted a resident and that the injuries were severe but not life-threatening, according to a news release.

As a result of an investigation, a 23-year-old from Kitchener was charged with aggravated assault, assault and fail to comply with probation order. In addition, a 35-year-old from Guelph-Eramosa was charged with aggravated assault and fail to comply with a probation order. Both were held for bail.

Any person with information about this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online.