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Durham man charged with arson, assault with a weapon
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Durham man charged with arson, assault with a weapon

Victim has 'minor injuries' after incident near Mount Forest: OPP

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by Wellington Advertiser

WELLINGTON NORTH – A Durham man is facing arson, weapon and other charges in connection with an incident on Tuesday.

Wellington County OPP officials say police responded on April 28 at about 6am to "a disturbance" at a home near Mount Forest, "where a victim sustained minor injuries."

Michael Woods, 40, of Durham, was charged with:

  • arson (damage to property);
  • possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
  • assault with a weapon;
  • impaired driving;
  • uttering threats; and
  • mischief (destroy/damage property).

He is to appear in Guelph court on June 12.

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