Grimsby Youth Charged With Assault After In-Game Incident

Wednesday, 12 January 2022 11:24

By Linda Morgan

One player hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after being intentionally hit in the head by a goalie during a hockey tournament.

A 17 year old male from Grimsby is facing charges in connection to an assault in Lincoln.

Police say over the weekend of December 10th to the 12th, a minor hockey tournament was held in Grimsby and Lincoln.

During a December 10th game at the Fleming Memorial Arena, a goalie intentionally hit an opposing player in the head with their stick.

The suspect was taken out of the game and tournament.

The victim was taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect has been charged with Assault with a Weapon.

A future court date has been scheduled.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada, the name of the 17 year old suspect cannot be released.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact detectives at 905-688-4111, extension 1025400.

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