Tilbury man charged after alleged pipe attack leaves one injured

A 36-year-old Tilbury man has been charged after another man was allegedly struck with a metal pipe at a St. Clair Street residence on the night of Nov. 11, Chatham-Kent police said. The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

Police said they received a 911 call at about 12:09 a.m. on Nov. 12 requesting emergency medical services at the residence. The caller reported that a friend had been attacked.

According to investigators, the alleged assault happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Nov. 11, while the man was at the victim’s residence. Police allege the victim was struck multiple times with a metal pipe and fell to the ground.

The victim sustained a cut to the back of his head, swelling to his left hand and bruising to his back and ribs, police said. He was taken to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance to have his injuries assessed.

Police said their investigation also found that the accused was subject to an undertaking that prohibited him from possessing weapons as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault causing bodily harm;
• Assault with a weapon;
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
• Failure to comply with an undertaking.

Police said the accused was taken to Chatham-Kent Police headquarters, where he was held pending a bail hearing.