McNab-Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett says his Council is concerned with a dramatic rise in the number of assaults that have taken place in the Township this year.
The matter was discussed by elected representatives at the June 16th municipal meeting.
Peckett says there may be a number of reasons, including tight confinement during the self-isolation phase of the COVID crisis.
The temptation to escapism by seeking solace with a bottle may also be a contributing factor.
