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Charges laid after police officer assaulted in Brockton

One person is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Brockton.

According to South Bruce OPP, on October 26 just before 3:30 p.m., officers were conducting a bail-compliance investigation at a home in Brockton. As officers were conducting their investigation, one of the officers was assaulted.

A conducted energy weapon was used in the arrest of a suspect. No injuries were suffered by the officer or the suspect, who was taken into custody.

A 28-year-old from Brockton is facing charges including assaulting a peace officer and resisting a peace officer.

The accused appeared for a bail hearing and was remanded into custody.

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