Charges After Guelph Police Officer Assaulted

A Guelph male faces charges after a police officer was assaulted Wednesday night while responding to a family dispute.

Shortly after 9 p.m. officers were called to a residence in the south-end where a female reported being slapped by her adult son. As an officer approached, the male aggressively pushed him away with both hands. No injuries were reported by either party.

A 26-year-old Guelph male is charged with assault and assaulting a police officer. He was held for a bail hearing Thursday.