Two Tilbury men are facing charges after another man was struck in the head with a baseball bat.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service said officers were called to a disturbance on Canal Street East in Tilbury at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday following a fight between multiple individuals.
Authorities said a man attempted to leave the property but was tackled to the ground and was struck with what is believed to have been a baseball bat. The victim suffered injuries to his head, hand and shoulder and was taken to hospital for treatment. The severity of his injuries has not been released.
Following an investigation, police arrested a 57-year-old Tilbury man and a 32-year-old Tilbury man who are now charged with one count each of assault with a weapon. The 57-year-old is additionally charged with assault causing bodily harm.
Both men were taken to police headquarters and later released with future court dates.