Security guard charged with aggravated assault after bar patron injured in Lethbridge

thestar.com October 31, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC

A security guard in Lethbridge, Alberta, has been charged with aggravated assault after a bar patron suffered a serious head injury. The incident occurred when the 19-year-old man was punched by the guard while returning to the venue.

The patron was knocked out and hit his head on the pavement. He initially left the scene but later went to the hospital, where he was airlifted to Calgary in critical condition. He has since been discharged.

The 27-year-old security guard is scheduled to appear in court on November 27. Police are also investigating separate threats made against the guard.


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