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Lakefield man arrested after stabbing hood of taxi: Peterborough police

Peterborough police arrested a man who allegedly stabbed the hood of a taxi during a stop in Lakefield, Ont., on Dec. 4, 2023.
Peterborough police arrested a man who allegedly stabbed the hood of a taxi during a stop in Lakefield, Ont., on Dec. 4, 2023. The Canadian Press file

A Lakefield, Ont., man faces a weapon charge following an incident in the village north of Peterborough on Monday afternoon.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 12:10 p.m., officers were informed of a disturbance at a residence in Lakefield.

Police say the victims later attended the police station where they reported a woman had taken a taxi cab to drop off an item to a former partner.

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It’s alleged that when the cab arrived at the residence, a man came out of the house with a knife and stabbed the hood of the vehicle.

Officers investigated and later attended the residence and took the man into custody.

A 22-year-old man from Lakefield was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief under $5,000.

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He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Tuesday.

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