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Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a Kitchener male in relation to an assault from July 24th.

On July 24, 2024, officers responded to an assault in downtown Kitchener where the victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries that required them to go to hospital.

On July 25th, officers located and arrested a 44-year-old male and charged him with aggravated assault, robbery, and dangerous operation of a conveyance.

The male was held in police custody for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information or dash camera footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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Waterloo Regional Police Service are investigating an assault that took place at a business in downtown Kitchener.

On July 24, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the victim and suspect got into a verbal argument on the street near King Street East and Benton Street.

One male chased the other into a business where he physically assaulted him. The attack resulted in the victim being hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service's General Investigations Unit are looking to identify the suspect.

Anyone with information or dash camera footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.