Woman spits on retail worker: Police
A woman has been charged after allegedly spitting on a retail worker at a store in Chatham.
On Tuesday, police were called around 12:30 p.m. to the business on King Street West for a disturbance. When officers arrived, they said the complainant was visibly upset and said she was allegedly spat on by a woman.
Officers took statements and reviewed audio evidence and said the accused spat on the victim after being refused service due to not having enough money.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service said the accused also threatened the victim, which was confirmed by a witness.
A 40-year-old Chatham-Kent woman is now facing charges for assault and uttering threats.
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