Police say people have the right to defend themselves and others under the Criminal Code, but only using reasonable force.
WOODSTOCK - The Woodstock Police Service has released a statement, addressing the public's response to a recent incident.
Police say a woman was assaulted and sexually assaulted in the area of King Street and Wellington Street South last Wednesday and a bystander stepped in to intervene. A 35-year-old from London was charged with aggravated assault and sexual assault, but officers also charged a 29-year-old from Woodstock with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Police say bystanders who take reasonable action to help someone in danger play an important role in community safety. People also have the right to defend themselves and others using reasonable force under the Criminal Code.
However, the investigation found that a prohibited weapon was used in this case so the individual was charged.
No further details have been released regarding this case, and you can read the full statement from Woodstock Police in the Facebook post below.

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