A 14-year-old faces assault charges following an incident that took place in the 600 block of Second Line West on Oct. 29.
"An investigation revealed the accused youth had thrown a rock at, and spit on, an adult who is known to them," says a news release issued by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.
The accused was arrested on Nov. 1 and stands charged with:
• Assault
• Assault with a weapon
The youth is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 1.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.