Woman charged with assault following anti-mask protest at Burlington mall food court
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Halton police say a woman has been charged with assault following an anti-mask protest at a Burlington mall in December.
A group of about 20 people "pushed past security" at the Mapleview Mall around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 and protested in the food court, according to investigators.
Police say the protesters were not wearing masks and did not show proof of vaccination, which is required.
No arrests were made that day, police say, although officers were present,
However, following further investigation, police say they determined a security guard had been assaulted.
A media release announcing the arrest did not provide details of the assault, but did say the guard did not suffer any physical injuries.
A 58-year-old Burlington woman was charged with assault and mischief on Jan. 19.
She has been released pending a court date early next month, say police.
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