By-law officer sprayed
Posted Aug 23, 2010 03:35:13 AM.
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GUELPH, Ont. – A man is charged after allegedly spraying a by-law officer with industrial lubricant and dog repellent.
Guelph police say a by-law officer knocked on a door while responding to a complaint of loud music at an apartment Saturday night.
They say the suspect opened the door and sprayed the by-law officer with the substances.
The officer had difficulty breathing and impaired vision but did not require medical attention.
Police say the suspect also allegedly used the dog repellent on a neighbour earlier that evening.
A 25-year-old Guelph man is facing charges, including assault.