Hamilton, Ontario,
01
November
2019
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09:17
America/New_York

Ancaster Man Arrested in Road Rage Incident

A 55-year-old-Ancaster man was arrested after a road rage incident on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway. He will appear in court on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

On Thursday, October 31, 2019, shortly before 4:30 p.m., the complainant, a 26-year-old Ancaster man was travelling westbound on the LINC when he was involved in a two-car collision. The vehicles pulled off the road and the drivers became involved in a verbal altercation. The situation escalated and the suspect driver began to assault the complainant. The drivers went to the ground as the suspect continued the assault. With the assistance of witnesses, the drivers were separated. When the complainant advised he was contacting police, the suspect left the scene.

Hamilton Police and Hamilton Paramedic Services later attended the complainant’s residence, where he provided the details of the incident and received treatment for minor injuries.

Hamilton Police continued the investigation and after speaking with witnesses a 55-year-old Ancaster man was arrested in relation to the incident.

The male was taken into police custody and later released. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, to answer to the charge of assault.

CHARGED

  • 55-year-old Ancaster man

CHARGE

  • Assault

Hamilton Police would like to thank the witnesses who assisted in diffusing the incident and later providing information to police.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact police by calling by calling 905-546-3886.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com