
Brantford man charged after bus altercation
A Brantford man, 33, faces assault and threats charges following a bus disturbance in northern Ontario last weekend.
Ontario Provincial Police arrested one person following a disturbance on a bus in northern Ontario last weekend.
'OPP responded to a disturbance on a bus on Highway 124, in South River,' authorities said in a news release.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on June 15.
As a result of the incident, a 33-year-old Brantford man faces charges including uttering threats, assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest, mischief and failing to comply with a probation order.
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The back of a police vehicle with officers visible in the background. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing on Friday.

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