Man's throat cut during large street fight
One man was sent to hospital after his throat was cut with a knife during a large street fight here on Saturday night.
On June 12 at about 12am, Wellington County OPP received a report about "a large group of people fighting" on Princess Ann Street in Mount Forest.
Police say a 21-year-old man "attempted to get in between the fighting to stop it and received a cut with a knife to the throat area."
He received treatment at a local hospital.
Police arrested a 16-year-old from Mount Forest a short time later without incident.
He is charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats. He was held in custody and attended bail court.
The weapon used has not been located.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips.
