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Charges laid after alleged assault with a two-by-four

The assault took place at 1 p.m. on April 10
2020-08-04 City Police Stock BC
Sault Ste. Marie Police file photo. Brad Coccimiglio/SooToday

Sault Ste. Marie Police have arrested a man after an alleged assault with a two-by-four outside a shelter on Queen Street West.

The incident took place at roughly 1 p.m. on April 10, when the suspect attempted to enter the shelter with the two-by-four but was not allowed to enter.

He then struck a victim with the two-by-four and fled.

The victim did not require medical attention.

Police located a suspect an hour later, and made the arrest.

Brooks Warmington, 30 years old, has been charged with assault and was held in custody pending a bail hearing.