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Aggravated Assault Arrest
A 17-year-old Peterborough male is facing charges after an incident Wednesday night.
At approximately 11:50pm on August 14, 2024, officers were called to a residence in the Stewart Street and Townsend Street area about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a man with an injury to his arm and administered first aid until he could be taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre by EMS.
Through investigation, officers learned that a male and a female had been in a physical altercation and when a neighbour tried to intervene, he was struck on the arm with a hatchet. The couple then fled in a vehicle.
Officers were able to identify and then locate the couple at a residence in the Fairbairn Street and Raymond Street. The male was taken into custody without incident. The weapon was also seized.
As a result, a 17-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:
- Assault – Spousal
- Aggravated Assault
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following conditions: to remain in their residence between 8:00pm and 6:00am.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, August 15, 2024.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Code the name of a young person cannot be released.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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