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Wallaceburg Fight Leads to Charges

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Charges have been laid after a dispute in Wallaceburg turned violent.

According to Chatham-Kent Police, a man and woman got into a fight on Montgomery Drive late Tuesday night when the man allegedly struck the woman with a steel cooking pan.

The accused is also said to have knocked over furniture onto the woman, who was lying on the floor, and threatened to cause her physical harm.

The victim suffered minor injuries, requiring medical attention.

The suspect fled when police arrived but with help from the CKPS drone, the 45-year-old was found hiding in a backyard.

The accused is facing charges of assault, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.