A man is facing weapons charges for an alleged knife attack against a woman in Lindsay on Wednesday.
City of Kawartha Lakes Police say around 11:30 a.m. a woman went to her former home, where a man allowed her to enter and collect her personal belongings.
Police say an argument broke out and as the woman carried a shopping bag through the home, the man swung a knife at her.
According to police, the knife missed the woman but cut the bag she was carrying.
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The woman ran from the home and called the police.
Officers arrived and arrested a 46-year-old Lindsay man. He was charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
He’s scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 24.
The name of the accused was not released to protect the identity of the woman, police said.
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