A suspect has been arrested in connection to an alleged assault on a senior late last month in Windsor.
On Saturday, the Windsor Police Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit arrested a 38-year-old man in the 2000 block of Lauzon Rd. on a charge of assault causing bodily harm.
The arrest is in connection to an assault on the evening of Nov. 23 in the 10000 block of Atwater Crescent.
Police were called for a report of an injured person and when officers arrived, they located a 75-year-old man with significant injuries to his face, including a large laceration, abrasions, and substantial bruising.
Through investigation, officers learned that the victim was outside of his residence when he observed the suspect rummaging through recycling bins.
Police say an altercation ensued and the victim was assaulted.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.