Woman Charged After Punching Stranger in Canada

A 35 year old woman has been charged with assault after allegedly punching a stranger in the head in downtown Guelph, Ontario. Guelph Police Service made the arrest shortly after the incident. The accused was held for a bail hearing on Friday.

The incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday near Wyndham Street North and Macdonell Street. This intersection is in the heart of downtown Guelph.

The victim was walking with a friend when she passed the accused coming from the opposite direction. The 35 year old woman suddenly punched the victim in the temple. The single blow knocked the victim to the ground. Her friend was with her at the time.

The two women did not know each other, according to police. They had no prior connection. Police described it as an attack on a stranger.

Officers found the suspect nearby shortly after the incident. Police arrested the 35 year old woman at the scene. She was charged with assault.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing on Friday. The charge has not been proven in court. She is presumed innocent until proven guilty.