On June 17, 2017 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police investigated a physical altercation that occurred on White Cloud Island in the Township of Georgian Bluffs involving a group of eight campers known to each other.

A 33-year old male from Essa Twp. and a 26-year old female from Wellington North Twp. were involved in a verbal domestic argument. The male's sister attempted to intervene and was assaulted by the male and his female companion.

The 29-year old victim suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital where she was treated and released.

As a result of the investigation, the accused male was charged with two counts of assault. The female accused was charged with assault cause bodily harm.

Both accused are scheduled to attend court in Owen Sound on July 6, 2017.

Alcohol was a factor.

source: media release, Grey County OPP