Man tased, charged with assault in Lowertown
Posted Jan 9, 2019 11:31:00 AM.
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A man has been charged with assault and robbery, after police used a taser to subdue him.
A member of the public flagged down a police officer on Cobourg Street in Lowertown, Monday evening. After entering a nearby residential building, the officer was confronted by an aggressive man.
Ottawa Police say de-escalation techniques were used, including, a conducted energy weapon — also known as a taser.
A 51-year-old man was found at the scene with serious injuries.
Another man — Jeremy O'Neil, 37, of Ottawa — has been charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Robbery
- Possession of a Weapon for the purpose of Committing an Offence
- Breach of Probation
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance
O'Neil had a court appearance, Tuesday.
