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Thunder Bay man facing assault with a weapon charges

A 26-year-old man is facing assault with a weapon charges following an incident Thursday afternoon.
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THUNDER BAY -- A Thunder Bay man is facing charges after allegedly throwing a glass bottle full of ink at a pair of protesters.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Red River Road on Thursday, March 17 just before 2 p.m.

Police learned an accused adult male had thrown a glass bottle full of ink at a pair of protesters just after 1 p.m. near the office of MP Patty Hajdu.

The victims sustained minor injuries.

As a result of continued investigation, a suspect was identified and located at a residential address on the city’s north side.

He was arrested without incident and transported to the TBPS headquarters.

A 26-year-old Thunder Bay man has since been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon.

He has been released from custody with a future appearance date.




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