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Charges laid in Port Stanley stabbing

More than a week after it happened, police have made an arrest in connection with a stabbing in Port Stanley.

Around 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, officers with the Elgin County OPP were called to the main beach area after reports of an altercation. The investigation found there had been a dispute between two groups of beachgoers who were in close proximity to one another. The confrontation turned physical and one person was stabbed.

A 34-year-old London man was taken to hospital for treatment.

On Tuesday, June 15, police announced that a suspect had been arrested and charged.

Mark Quattrociocchi, 18, of Brantford is charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He is to appear in court July 20.

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