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A 60-year-old man has been charged after allegedly attacking a volunteer for Mississauga mayoral candidate Alvin Tedjo while he helped with the campaign Monday night, say police.
Peel Regional Police say the Mississauga man has been charged with assault with a weapon.
In a statement, Tedjo said the volunteer was putting up election signs when they were confronted by a stranger with a knife.
Police say the volunteer disarmed the suspect and suffered minor injuries.
The victim is now recovering from the altercation, according to Tedjo’s statement.
The incident occurred near Trustscott Drive and Southdown Road in the Clarkson area of Mississauga, police say.
“Our campaign is run on the strength of volunteers who generously donate their time because they believe in a better Mississauga,” the statement said.
“People may disagree on politics but no one should ever face violence for participating in our democracy or working to make our city a better place.”
Public safety has been a main campaign pillar for Tedjo, who received a historic endorsement from the Peel Regional Police Association last month.
Police said the accused has been released with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.