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Elderly man assaulted while trying to sell his car

Police say an elderly victim was assaulted during the private sale of a vehicle
20190310 opp cruiser OPP
Courtesy OPP.

On July 15, Temiskaming OPP officers started an investigation into an assault that occurred on June 28, in James Township near Elk Lake.

Police say an elderly victim was assaulted during the private sale of a vehicle. 

As a result of police investigation, Mark Allen,  51, of James Township has been arrested and charged with assault. No further details were released.

Allen is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Temiskaming Shores on August 6.