Man swinging hammer nailed by Sault Police

Sault Ste. Marie Police file photo. Brad Coccimiglio/SooToday

A man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly swinging a hammer at another person in a city parking lot.

The altercation occurred at around 7:30 p.m. on June 30 in the 900 block of Great Northern Road. 

Sault Police say a person punched the victim in the face and swung a hammer at them.

The man was charged with assault and assault with a weapon.

He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled back in court in September.

None of the allegations have been tested in court and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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