Man accused of assaulting people with oxygen tank at Ottawa Hospital General Campus

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus is seen in this undated file image. (CTV News Ottawa)

A man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting several people at The Ottawa Hospital’s General Campus over the weekend.

The Ottawa Police Service says officers responded to a call for a disturbance on Saturday at approximately 11:45 p.m.

An Ottawa Hospital spokesperson says the incident occurred in the emergency department “involving an individual and an oxygen tank.” Four people were assaulted and sustained minor injuries, Ottawa police say.

“The Ottawa Hospital’s security team responded quickly to the situation, and the individual is now in police custody,” the hospital said in an email.

“Patient safety is TOH’s priority, and we work with our security and care teams throughout the hospital to ensure they have the support they need.”

Police say a man in his 40s was arrested and charged with four counts of assault with a weapon, causing a disturbance and uttering threats.

He will appear in court at a later date.