Woodstock man faces weapon, assault charges

A 62-year-old Woodstock man was arrested Friday morning after reports of a woman being approached and allegedly threatened by a man with a knife.

Woodstock police responded to the area of ​​Burtch Street, near Main Street, and later located the suspect in the Dundas and Young streets area.

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The suspect was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The complainant did not suffer any physical injuries, police said.

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