Cookstown man charged after domestic violence incidents reported: police

A man from Cookstown has been charged after police received reports of domestic violence incidents in Innisfil.

South Simcoe police say on Monday, officers launched an investigation after a 30-year-old woman was reportedly assaulted and threatened on multiple occasions.

Police say as a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old man from Cookstown was arrested and charged with pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, assault and possession of a firearm or weapon contrary to a prohibition order.

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Officers say the man was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

According to police, the woman did not require medical treatment.