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Hamilton Police officer charged with assault for off-duty incident

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Jennifer K. Baker

Published: August 01, 2025 at 12:04PM EDT

A Hamilton Police vehicle is seen in Hamilton, Ont., Friday, May 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

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