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Charges Laid in Connection to Teen Assault

Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.

Two adults have been arrested after a teenage girl was attacked in Chatham.

According to Chatham-Kent Police, the victim, an 18-year-old girl, went to an Indian Creek Road West home on January 22nd and got into a physical altercation with two people.

Authorities say the victim was assaulted several times, was threatened, and had her personal items taken. The victim was able to leave, but needed medical attention.

Officers went to the home and two people were arrested.

A 40-year-old woman has been charged with robbery with violence and assault.

A 40-year-old man is facing half a dozen charges, including pointing a firearm, assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and assault causing bodily harm.

Both were taken to police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.