Man charged with assault in Transit Windsor altercation

The aggressive Transit Windsor passenger who accosted a bus driver and put another man in the hospital faces several charges, including assault with a weapon.

Windsor police say the 50-year-old man caused a disturbance on the bus around 8:40 p.m., while riding alongSeminole Street nearDrouillardRoad. He then became aggressive with the driver when asked to leave.

A 20-year-old fellow passenger intervened. At some point, the 50-year-old man pulled a knife, but was pushedout of the bus, causing him to suffer a head injury.

The older man has been charged with assault with a weapon, dangerous weapon, and uttering threats.