Coach charged after alleged on-ice assault at Hamilton hockey arena

By The Canadian Press

Posted January 25, 2017 4:46 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Hamilton police have charged a 48-year-old man after an alleged on-ice fight at a local hockey arena.

Police were called to the Rosedale Arena just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday to investigate reports of a fight involving players and a coach allegedly assaulting one of the players.

They say as a result of an investigation, the 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault.

Police say the alleged victim was a 15-year-old boy who sustained minor injuries.

Police have not released the name of the man charged.

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