NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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Two men are facing several charges after a dispatcher at a Bradford taxi company was assaulted at the business office on Holland Street West.
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018.
The dispatcher said two men entered the office looking for a taxi cab home and asking about the cost. The men argued with the employee for about 10 minutes before he asked them to leave.
When they refused the dispatcher attempted to grab one suspect and was struck in the face by the second suspect. Once the suspects were outside, they tried to re-enter the office by kicking the door and causing damage.
When officers arrived the suspects had left the scene. Police received descriptions and arrested one man on a nearby street.
The second suspect took off, prompting a foot pursuit but he was caught and arrested. A search of the suspect revealed he was carrying a knife. Both accused were transported to South Division.
A 20-year-old Bradford man was charged with uttering threats, mischief and breach of probation. An 18-year-old Bradford man was charged with assault, mischief and carrying a concealed weapon. Both accused were released with a Promise to Appear in Court.
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