Man arrested after two fights in Simcoe: Police

A man accused of flashing a knife during two arguments on Wednesday in Simcoe was arrested without issues shortly thereafter.

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Norfolk OPP investigated a reported fight between two people at about 7:30 pm on Colborne Street North.

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They were told that one person during the “heated” argument, showed a knife and then quickly left the area. The other person didn’t report any injuries.

Shortly afterwards, police were called to a similar disturbance on Talbot Street North that had escalated into a physical fight involving an “edged weapon.”

Again, no injuries were reported.

Police found and arrested a 40-year-old Norfolk County man without incident.

He was charged with two counts of carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon and causing a disturbance.

The man has been held for a bail hearing.

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