Police arrest suspect following assault incidents

A 29-year-old man faces several charges after police responded to an initial assault, and then learned the suspect also assaulted a bystander.

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 300 block of May Street North at about 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, after receiving a report of an assault that was occurring.

Police received information that a male and female were assaulting another female.

Responding officers spoke to witnesses who attempted to intervene in the assault. Both suspects had approached the witnesses on their private property. One of the witnesses was assaulted by an edged weapon and sustained a minor injury.

Ryan COASTER, 29, is charged with the following:

• Assault with a Weapon x2

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

• Forcible Entry

• Disguise With Intent

• Obstruct Peace Officer

• Failure to Comply with Probation Order x3

The accused appeared in court on Wednesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

The investigation remains ongoing.