A 43-year-old woman faces charges following an assault involving a claw hammer, police say.
The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) says the incident occurred Friday, March 29 when officers responded around 2:50 p.m. to multiple 911 calls requesting an ambulance for an injured male.
Police arrived to the area of Kathleen and Walnut Streets to find a 28-year-old male with obvious facial injuries.
“Information was quickly obtained that he had been involved in a physical fight with another male inside a Kathleen Street residence over illegal drugs,” a news release stated. “A female present at that location then joined the fray, striking the victim in the face multiple times with a claw hammer.”
The female suspect was located nearby and placed under arrest for assault with a weapon, police added.
“The victim sustained a large gash on his lip and was transported to Bluewater Health for treatment. Twenty-five stitches were necessary to close the wound, but he is expected to recover.”
Police say the other involved male has been identified and the SPS Criminal Investigations Division is continuing the investigation.
The female suspect, age 43, was held for bail on charges of assault with a Weapon and assault causing bodily harm.