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Two people are facing charges after an assault and subsequent hit-and-run in downtown Calgary early Monday morning.
Calgary police said the altercation happened around 4 a.m. after a group of people walking in the area of ​​Dermot Baldwin Way SE got into an argument.
Bear spray was used by one of the people, causing a man and woman to leave the group, heading towards their parked vehicle.
Police say they were approached by two women, and one of them used an “edged weapon” to hit the woman in the head.
The victims of the attack then got into their vehicle and drove back to Dermot Baldwin Way, allegedly hitting the two attackers with the vehicle.
The vehicle fled westbound on Fifth Avenue SE
The people in the vehicle drove to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
The driver, Paris Samuel Appenheimer, 43, was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. He was released from custody and is expected to appear in court on July 31.
The suspect who allegedly used the edged weapon was arrested and taken to hospital for injuries sustained when he was struck by the vehicle.
Chekesha George, 24, has been charged with assault with a weapon and breach of probation. She is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Police believe more people may have been affected by the hit and run and are looking to speak to anyone involved.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
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