Teen boy charged with assaulting senior walking in east Windsor

The logo from a Windsor police cruiser in Windsor, Ont., on Thursday, July 16, 2015. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor)

Windsor police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged after assaulting a senior walking down the street in east Windsor.

Officers responded to a report of an injured person in the 2000 block of Olive Road at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Paramedics were on scene providing medical care to a 67-year-old man, who had sustained a head wound. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Through investigation, officers say they learned that the victim was walking down a street when he was chased by a youth on a scooter. The youth allegedly kicked the victim from behind, causing him to fall and strike his head on the ground.

After reviewing surveillance footage, officers identified the suspect and quickly arrested him in the 5000 block of Tecumseh Road East.

The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.