Ontario football coach charged after 16-year-old player assaulted

An Ontario football coach has been charged after allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old player.

The altercation took place during a football game in Durham.

Durham regional police say the incident happened when the opposing teams were shaking hands.

They allege that the 45-year-old coach physically assaulted one of the players causing a head injury.

The boy was taken treated at the hospital and the coach was charged with assault causing bodily harm.