Two men arrested after brawl at Pitt St. laundromat

Cornwall, ON – A 40-year-old Avonmore man and a 36-year-old Cornwall man were both arrested on March 10^th, 2021 and charged with the following:

40-year-old Avonmore man:

·         Aggravated assault

·         Assault with a weapon

·         Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

36-year-old Cornwall man:

·         Assault with a weapon

·         Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

It is alleged on March 10^th, 2021, an altercation ensued between the two men while at a Pitt Street business. During the altercation, the 40-year-old assaulted the 36-year-old man with an edged object and the 36-year-old assaulted the 40-year-old with a wooden object. The younger man was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation ensued, resulting in both men being taken into custody and each charged accordingly. The 40-year-old man was released to appear in court on May 13^th, 2021, and the 36-year-old man was released to appear in court on May 4^th, 2021. Their names were not released as it would identify both of the victims in the matter.