Two men are facing charges following a violent fight near downtown Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service said officers were called to the area near the Third Street Bridge and St. Clair Street at around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday regarding an assault with a weapon. Police arrived to find a group of individuals involved in a fight.
Police conducted an investigation and recovered a knife at the scene.
A 38-year-old Harwich Township man who suffered an injury to his ear was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon.
An 18-year-old Chatham man also suffered minor injuries, including a small wound to his lip and an ankle injury. He was arrested as well and charged with assault.
The two men were later released from custody with January court dates.