A Guelph man was arrested early Monday after attempting to strike a Guelph police officer.
Police report approximately 12:45 a.m. police were at a downtown agency on an unrelated matter when staff asked their assistance removing a man who had previously been banned. Officers located the man and instructed him to leave, however he became argumentative and did not listen to their demands.
A short time later the man was walking out followed by officers when he turned and attempted to hit one of them. A 63-year-old Guelph man was immediately placed under arrest for assault police and refusing to leave a premises when directed.
