Two officers assaulted in Fergus

An Ontario Provincial Police officer is seen taking notes in this undated police image. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

Two officers were hurt while checking in on a person who had been released from custody.

The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police went to a home in Fergus on Saturday around 8 a.m. for a compliance check.

When officers tried to arrest the person, they were assaulted. OPP said they had minor injuries.

A 21-year-old from Fergus was charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer, two counts of obstructing a peace officer, mischief (destroys or damages property) and failure to comply with a release order.

Police also charged an 18-year-old from Fergus with assaulting a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and theft under $5,000.