St. Thomas, Ont., police say a man is facing assault charges after an employee at a local business was hit with dog and coyote deterrent spray.
Officials say they responded to a disturbance at a local business on Friday.
Police determined that a man was asked by an employee to leave and an argument began.
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The argument turned physical when the suspect reportedly sprayed dog and coyote spray into the face of the employee, police say.
A 33-year-old St. Thomas man was arrested and has been charged with assault with a weapon, administering a noxious substance and breach of a court order.
Police say the man is set to appear in court via video this weekend.
