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Woman charged after bear spray used in Brantford assault

Brantford police have arrested a woman, after a disturbance involving bear spray.
Brantford police have arrested a woman, after a disturbance involving bear spray. Twitter

A 22-year-old woman is facing charges after a disturbance in Brantford.

Around 11 a.m. on Saturday, police were called to a home on Albion Street, where a woman was yelling for help.

Police say the woman had gotten into an argument with another woman, who sprayed her in the face with bear spray, also affecting a man who was nearby at the time.

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However, the suspect fled the area before police arrived and a warrant was issued for her arrest.

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She was arrested early Sunday after police were called to another disturbance, this time on Colborne Street.

The accused is now charged with assault with a weapon, administering a noxious substance and breach of probation.

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