A woman has been charged with assault following an incident in Gravenhurst, police say.
According to Bracebridge OPP, on Friday just before 4:30 p.m., a woman was walking on the sidewalk when a vehicle stopped beside her.
Officers say a woman jumped out and allegedly sprayed the victim in the face with a chemical and assaulted her.
Police say officers were able to locate the suspect quickly and she was arrested.
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Officers say the suspect was known to the victim.
According to police, 22-year-old Kate Van Loan from Gravenhurst has been charged with assault.
Police say the accused is scheduled to appear in court in Bracebridge on March 26.
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