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Disturbance leads to assault with a weapon charge

Perth County OPP officers charged two people after a disturbance in North Perth, including one count of assault with a weapon.

On August 10, 2023, police officers responded to a report of a disturbance that had taken place at an address on Elm Avenue North. The victim sustained minor injuries.

Two suspects, a 20-year-old and a14-year-old both from North Perth, were arrested and charged with Mischief Under $5000. The 14-year-old was also charged with Assault with a Weapon.

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on a later date, to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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