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Assault charges laid following incident in Drayton

A Drayton man is facing assault charges following a recent incident in Drayton.

According to Wellington County OPP, on August 20 at 11:45 p.m., officers responded to a reported disturbance at a home in Drayton.

As a result of an investigation, a 65-year-old Drayton man was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, assault and utter threats to cause death or bodily harm.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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