(Hamilton, Canada) – A 12-year-old boy and a 48-year-old woman have been charged after a confrontation connected with an Air Cadet poppy fundraiser left a man with injuries police describe as life-altering.

Hamilton police said officers responded around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, to a restaurant at 1223 Barton Street East.

Police describe confrontation

Investigators allege two youths sounded an air horn near cadets collecting donations outside. A 59-year-old supervisor followed them inside to confront them, police said.

Police allege a woman joined a subsequent struggle and assaulted the supervisor, who fell. They allege one youth then struck him repeatedly. Paramedics took the man to hospital.

Charges and witness appeal

The boy faces assault and aggravated-assault charges. Police said the woman was arrested on November 2 and charged with aggravated assault.

The allegations have not been proven in court. The police release does not name the accused or give a court outcome.

Anyone with relevant information can contact Hamilton Police Division 20 investigators at 905-546-2907.

Sources: Hamilton Police Service, November 2 release; CHCH, November 2 reporting.

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