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Man arrested following Picton Avenue assault

Police arrest 34-year-old after 28-year-old sent to hospital with serious injuries.
Police 08192015

THUNDER BAY – A 28-year-old man was sent to hospital early Saturday morning with serious injuries following an alleged assault at a Picton Avenue residence.

Police, in a release issued on Monday morning, said a 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

Joshua Ryan Whitehead of Webequie First Nation has been charged with aggravated assault and remains in custody awaiting a future court date.

The victim, police said, is recovering from his injuries.

The incident occurred just after 2 a.m.



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