Peterborough man charged after alleged downtown assault leaves victim injured

Officer Stumbles Upon Assault Victim Surrounded By Bystanders – Wingham Free Press

Calls for Service:(June 15 at 8:00am – June 16 at 8:00am) 112 Assault Arrest A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Monday morning. At approximately 8:30am on June 15, 2026, an officer on general patrol in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area when they spotted a group of people gathered around an older man. The officer further learned that the man had been punched in the face by another man known to him.  The victim…

Peterborough man charged after alleged downtown assault leaves victim injured

A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing an assault charge after an alleged attack in the city’s downtown Monday morning that left an older man requiring medical treatment. Peterborough Police say an officer on general patrol was in the area of Reid and Simcoe streets at approximately 8:30 a.m. on June 15 when they noticed a group of people gathered around an injured man. According to police, the officer learned the victim had allegedly been pun…