Meandering walkways of Cox Park, located within Germain Park. (Blackburn Media file photo)Meandering walkways of Cox Park, located within Germain Park. (Blackburn Media file photo)
Sarnia

Police Arrest Man Wanted In Park Assault

Sarnia police have arrested a man wanted in connection with a vicious assault and robbery in Germain Park August 26.

A 23-year-old Lambton County resident suffered substantial facial injuries when attacked from behind while he was walking through the park with a young woman.

Police say 26-year-old Ryan Walsh was arrested Wednesday and faces the same charges as well as uttering threats to cause bodily harm.

He was in custody pending a bail hearing.

Charges against a 21-year-old Sarnia woman were dropped.

The victim lost his Samsung Galaxy cell phone and a wallet containing cash in the incident.

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