Lanark OPP charge Mississippi Mills man with assault, threats against child

Police in Lanark County have charged a suspect following an investigation into the alleged assault of a youth in Mississippi Mills Township.

Officers were called to a local school on Oct. 22 after receiving a complaint that a student had been assaulted at home.

Following the investigation, the man, 56, was charged with uttering threats to cause death or serious bodily harm, and four counts of assault.

He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Police are not releasing the name of the accused to protect the identity of the victim, who is a young person.