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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. <\/p>\n
Peel Regional Police say the Mississauga man has been charged with assault with a weapon.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Tedjo said the volunteer was putting up election signs when they were confronted by a stranger with a knife.<\/p>\n
Police say the volunteer disarmed the suspect and suffered minor injuries.<\/p>\n
The victim is now recovering from the altercation, according to Tedjo\u2019s statement.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred near Trustscott Drive and Southdown Road in the Clarkson area of Mississauga, police say.<\/p>\n
“Our campaign is run on the strength of volunteers who generously donate their time because they believe in a better Mississauga,” the statement said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n