Hensall, Ont. trio facing charges after weekend home invasion

On June 30 at approximately 1:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol duties on Hutchison Avenue in Elliot Lake when they observed a known person walking along the sidewalk who was breaching prior release conditions. (File Photo)

Exeter, Ont. -

Three Hensall, Ont. residents are charged after a weekend home invasion in Seaforth, according to OPP.

Around 7:15 p.m., a man showed up at the OPP office in Seaforth to report that the incident had just taken place at a home on Main Street.

After investigating, police learned three people attended the victim’s home, forced their way in and proceeded to assault the victim and a friend. The accused also reportedly stole a quantity of cash and fled the scene.

Investigators were able to identify the accused and they were all arrested and taken into custody.

Two 30-year-old men from Hensall and a 25-year-old woman from Hensall all face the following charges:

• Unlawfully in Dwelling House
• Robbery with Violence
• Forcible Confinement
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke
• Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke Another Person

All three accused remain in custody with upcoming court dates.