Assault with a weapon on ION train in Kitchener ends with arrest
Posted Aug 19, 2025 04:02:21 AM.
Last Updated Aug 19, 2025 11:39:39 AM.
A man in his 20s is facing charges for an alleged assault with a weapon on an ION train in Kitchener.
Waterloo regional police said it happened around 3:30 p.m. Monday, while an ION was travelling in the Courtland Avenue East and Block Line Road area.
Investigators said a 26-year-old man both threatened and assaulted a victim with a weapon.
Police said that victim was not hurt, physically.
They have not specified the type of weapon, or the age or gender of the victim — 570 NewsRadio has reached out to police for more information about that.
Police said the suspect was charged with uttering threats to cause death, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Investigators are still looking into what happened, and would like to hear from witnesses.
They can call police at 519-570-9777, or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or by clicking here.
