Ottawa bylaw officer struck by driver after altercation in ByWard Market
An Ottawa bylaw officer was struck by a driver following an altercation over a traffic violation in the ByWard Market on Saturday evening.
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Ottawa city councillor Riley Brockington, who chairs the city's emergency preparedness and protective services committee, told CTV News the female bylaw officer was struck on York Street, east of Sussex Drive at approximately 8:30 p.m.
CTV News Ottawa cameras captured a white vehicle with a shattered windshield in the area of the crash.
The Ottawa Police Service said in a statement on Monday the bylaw officer was issuing a ticket when the driver became "uncooperative" and attempted to drive away.
In the process, the officer was struck and suffered a broken leg, police say.
The 35-year-old driver was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, dangerous operation and mischief to property.
The suspect appeared in court on Sunday.
"We would like to thank the bystanders and witnesses for rendering aid to the Bylaw officer at the scene," Ottawa police said.
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