He’s eager to discuss his issues and plans to vigorously defend himself when he appears in Newmarket court, he said.

His first appearance is July 30.

Grandilli was tight-lipped about the events, though he appeared banged up when seen at public meetings Monday evening.

“That’s what happens when you go for the wrong team,” he said, when asked Monday what caused his injuries.

“I can’t really talk about it because it’s under police investigation,” he said when reached for comment today. “I don’t want to say anything.

“There was some altercation; there were words exchanged. I was insulted by a person, somebody hit me. I didn’t see the guy that hit me.”

He went to the hospital following the altercation.

“Everything’s fine,” he said. “(I’m) a bit confused at what transpired.”

It was the first time in his life he was attacked and punched, he said.