Derek accused of backpack robbery

CITY POLICE

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************************* Twenty-four-year-old Derek Lethbridge of 369 Cathcart Street was arrested yesterday and charged with one count of robbery.

It is alleged that on April 23, the accused confronted the victim at the corner of Brock and Albert Streets.

The accused punched the victim in the face and then took his backpack which contained the victim’s medication.

The victim required stitches to his face from the assault.

The accused will appear in court on June 1.

************************* Forty-five-year-old Scott Levis Peter Wright of 403 Northland Road will appear in court on June 1 to face charges of assault and two counts of mischief.

It is alleged the accused attended at a residence at 314 Albert Street where he confronted a male.

It is alleged that the accused assaulted the victim knocking him to the ground and then damaged a window to the apartment.

The accused then damaged the window to the victim’s car.

This incident occurred on the April 27 at 7 p.m.

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