UPDATE: Assault charge dropped in incident at Perth pub

Lanark OPP state in a Friday, July 19 media release that the criminal charge have been cancelled in relation to a disturbance at a pub in Perth early in the morning of Thursday, July 18.

Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to the Foster Street at about 12:45 a.m. on Thursday. Police say a large group of people was gathered outside, and one male was found lying on the ground.

The injured 33-year-old male was transported to hospital by the Lanark County Paramedic Service. That person’s injuries were later determined to be minor.

Police had charged a Tay Valley resident with assault, however now say that as a result of further investigation, it has been determined that this charge will not proceed.