Man charged after injuring By-law Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 14, 2024       11:55 a.m.

(Ottawa) – On Saturday, October 12, a By-law and Regulatory Services officer was issuing a ticket for an infraction on York Street just before 8:30 p.m.

The driver of the vehicle being ticketed was uncooperative and attempted to drive away.

In the process, the By-law officer was struck by the vehicle and suffered a broken leg.

The driver, Sarfaraz KHAN, 35 years old of Ottawa, was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, dangerous operation and mischief to property.

They appeared in court on Sunday.

We would like to thank the bystanders and witnesses for rendering aid to the By-law officer at the scene.

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