Man, 44, charged with assault on police officers, security at Escapade Music Festival

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A 44-year-old Ottawa man faces a list of charges after three Ottawa police officers and two security guards were allegedly assaulted at the 2026 Escapade Music Festival Friday night.

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In an email to the Ottawa Citizen Saturday, police said the incident occurred at around 9:45 p.m.

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“One officer suffered a concussion, one needed stitches to their hand,” the OPS wrote in their email.

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“Two of the officers attended the hospital for injuries,” Ottawa police wrote on their social media platforms Saturday afternoon.

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The officers are expected to make a full recovery from their injuries, police said.

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The suspect was allegedly intoxicated at the time.

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In the email, police said the incident occurred at around 9:45 p.m.

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Police did not release the identity of the accused.

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He was charged with six charges including assault of a peace officer, assault of peace officer causing bodily harm, resisting arrest, two additional counts of assault, and causing disturbance.

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“Officers will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to disorderly behaviour or criminal activity that can negatively impact residents, visitors and businesses,” police said Saturday.

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