Man Attacked With Folding Chair Outside Downtown Barrie Bank

Victim knew his attacker

A 64-year-old man suffered head and facial injuries in an attack early Saturday morning outside the Royal Bank branch at Bayfield and Collier Streets. Barrie Police say the attack, with a folding chair, took place around 6:30 am and continued inside the front doors of the bank. A 34-year-old man has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault With A Weapon. Police say the men are known to each other.