Cobourg police say a 37-year-old man from Hamilton Township is facing an assault charge following an investigation on Tuesday morning.
According to police, officers responded to a report of an assault around 7:20 a.m. on June 3, 2025, in the area of College Street and King Street in the Town of Cobourg.
The victim told police he was in his driveway when an unknown man approached him aggressively and allegedly shoved him to the ground.
Police say they searched the area and located a man matching the description provided by the victim. The suspect was arrested without further incident.
As a result, a 37-year-old Hamilton Township man has been charged with one count of assault. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
No injuries were reported as serious, and police have not released the name of the accused.
Police say the incident appears to be unprovoked, and there is no indication the victim and accused knew each other.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)