An altercation between four people early Monday morning in Chatham’s core sent three people to hospital.
Chatham-Kent police say they responded shortly after 2 a.m. to a “weapons incident” on King Street West in Chatham.
“Investigation revealed a physical altercation involving four individuals took place in the area of William Street North and Murray Street in Chatham, resulting in injury to three individuals. All three were transported to the hospital for medical treatment,” police said in a media release. “Two have since been released and one has been transported to a London hospital.”
Police say the victims suffered “puncture wounds” but could not elaborate on what weapon was used.
Police had cordoned off Tecumseh Park and a portion of King Street early Monday morning. By mid-morning, King Street was reopened, but Tecumseh Park remained taped off.
However, by 1:30 p.m. Monday, police took down the tape and reopened the park.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and that this was an isolated incident and there is no concern for public safety.
Anyone having information relevant to this matter is asked to contact Const. Paul Brophy at 519-436-6600 ext. 80619 or paulbr@chatham-kent.ca. You can provide information anonymously by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
