Police seek witnesses in Grand Bend assault

Journal staff Lambton OPP are looking for witnesses with video from an assault that took place in Grand Bend over the weekend.

Journal staff

Lambton OPP are looking for witnesses with video from an assault that took place in Grand Bend over the weekend.

In a news release issued Tuesday, police say officers responded to an assault in the parking lot of an Ontario Street business around 2:40 a.m. on July 2.

“When officers arrived at the location, they observed a large crowd and an individual laying on the ground with a visible head injury,” police stated, adding that Lambton EMS attended and the individual was transported to hospital.

“It was learned that this individual had attempted to break up a physical altercation between two other males when he sustained this injury. While on scene, another individual showed a video of the events to officers, but departed before their information could be obtained.”

Police are asking for assistance in locating the witnesses who captured the events on their cell phones. If you, or someone you know, has photos or videos of this event please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.