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Hockey stick assault in Chatham-Kent

AM800-NEWS-CHATHAM-KENT-POLICE-CREST-1.2346247 AM800-NEWS-CHATHAM-KENT-POLICE-CREST (The Chatham-Kent police crest is seen on a uniform in Chatham, Ont. (Chris Campbell / CTV Windsor))

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Charges have been laid after an assault with a hockey stick in Chatham-Kent.

Chatham-Kent police say officers responded to an assault call Sunday night in the area of Bourdeau Place and Keil Drive South.

According to police, a 37-year-old man was in his vehicle when he was approached by a 39-year-old man.

Police say the 39-year-old threatened the driver, then smashed the window of the vehicle with a hockey stick and also attempted to assault the man.

The 39-year-old has been charged with uttering threats, mischief, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Police say there were no injuries.