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Published October 23, 2025

Man arrested and charged after aggressive, physical altercation with youth in Bradford

Surveillance imagery shows the aggressor (right, wearing white) making physical contact with a youth at the BWG Leisure Centre in Bradford West Gwillimbury 10/22/2025. Image provided by South Simcoe Police.

A large altercation at the BWG Leisure Centre in Bradford West Gwillimbury on Wednesday was investigated by South Simcoe Police, who made an arrest Thursday.

At 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, police received multiple reports of a large altercation which involved 10-15 youths and an older male. Within one minute of the initial call, officers arrived on scene.

Police investigated and determined that a 59-year-old man from Bradford was the dominant aggressor responsible for turning the altercation physical.

Surveillance imagery shows the aggressor (right, wearing white) making physical contact with a youth at the BWG Leisure Centre in Bradford West Gwillimbury 10/22/2025. Image provided by South Simcoe Police.

Thursday, he was charged with:

Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46) s.175(1)(a)—Causing disturbance

Every one who not being in a dwelling-house, causes a disturbance in or near a public place is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.

Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46) s.266—Assault

Every one who commits an assault is guilty.

Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46) s.733.1(1)—Failure to comply with probation order

An offender who is bound by a probation order and who, without reasonable excuse, fails or refuses to comply with that order is guilty

The investigation is ongoing, and police ask anyone with information to contact Constable Trenouth with the South Simcoe Police or Crime Stoppers.

"South Simcoe Police are aware of community concerns in and around our parks and recreation areas and take all incidents of disorder seriously," the service said in a news release. "Increased patrols and engagement initiatives have been and will remain in place to ensure public safety in these areas."

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