Chatham-Kent police are looking for three suspects after a 66-year-old man was reportedly assaulted while standing vigil at the cenotaph in downtown Chatham.
On Saturday night around 9 p.m., police responded to a disturbance in the area.
The Dover man was participating in the vigil when he was approached by two men accompanied by a woman, all unknown to him.
A verbal argument began, resulting in the man reportedly being assaulted, police said.
The trio fled as police were called. The man did not require medical attention.
Christ Church in Chatham, along with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642, organized the remembrance event.
Last year’s vigil was for 150 hours, in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary and in recognition of veterans, with every hour covered by someone being at the cenotaph.
This year’s non-denominational event was 64 hours long.
Legion members, community groups and individuals took part in the vigil.
On Monday, vigil organizers told The Daily News they had no immediate comment at this time, but added it was fortunate there were no serious injuries. Church wardens are expected to meet this week.
Police said the first suspect was described as a white man in his 20s or younger, with short brown hair, wearing a dark sweatshirt and approximately 5’6″ to 5’8″ in height.
The second suspect was a white man in his 20s or younger, with short brown hair, wearing a sweater with bold writing ‘USC’ or UMC’ and approximately 5’6″ to 5’8″ in height.
The woman was approximately 25 years old with blonde hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Kyle Wright at kylew@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87310. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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