A 47-year-old man has been charged with assault after a dispute at Essex Arena.

OPP in Essex were called to the arena on March 28 at about 9 p.m. regarding an altercation in the front lobby.

Police say an argument ensued amongst two parents who had children who had just played hockey against each other. 

The male victim of this assault sustained minor injuries in the dispute.

David Cassidy, 47, of Essex was arrested and charged with assault.  He will appear in a Windsor court on May 12.