Man faces charges after sheriff assaulted in Edmonton-area courthouse
Posted Dec 9, 2015 11:41 am.
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LEDUC, Alta. – A man is facing charges after a sheriff was assaulted while he was escorting a woman out of an Edmonton-area courthouse.
RCMP say the woman had become disruptive during court proceedings in Leduc and the judge requested that she be removed from the room.
Police say the sheriff attempted to do so, but was assaulted by a relative of the woman.
The sheriff was treated in hospital for minor injuries.
Gene Hum is charged with assaulting a peace officer, disturbing the peace and obstruction.
He is to appear in Leduc provincial court on Feb. 4.
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