BRANTFORD  ONT- The Brantford Police Service (BPS) has arrested and charged a woman with assault and robbery following an incident that occurred in the city’s downtown core. BPS said on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at about 11:45 a.m., a woman was seated inside a Dalhousie Street building when a woman attempted to steal the victim’s purse. A struggle occurred and the victim was assaulted. The assault continued outside of the building, where, BPS said  the accused used the victim’s cell phone as a weapon during the assault. The accused woman  ran from the scene but was quickly located and arrested by Brantford police officers and Wilfrid Laurier Special Constables at about  12:00 p.m. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation revealed the accused

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