Passenger allegedly assaults two GO Transit special constables in Burlington

A 47-year-old man is facing multiple charges after two GO Transit special constables were assaulted during an interaction with a passenger in Burlington last week.

Halton police were called to the Burlington GO Transit station on Fairview Street around 9 p.m. on Feb. 9 for reports of a situation with a passenger.

Police released few details about what happened, but said the assault against two GO Transit special constables transpired on the platform after the suspect had been escorted off the train.

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As a result, 47-year-old Sean Kelly of no fixed address was arrested and charged with assault of a peace officer, sexual assault, two counts of intent to resist, and two counts of disarm a peace officer.

Police say Kelly was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.