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Peterborough man accused of assault involving glass bong: police

Peterborough police have charged a 19-year-old man following a report of assault early Wednesday. Global News Peterborough file

A Peterborough man is facing assault charges following a family dispute early on Wednesday.

Peterborough police say officers were dispatched to a residence around 12:15 a.m. for a report that a man had assaulted and struck another man with a glass bong during a dispute.

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The victim was transported to hospital with undisclosed injuries.

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A 19-year-old was arrested at the scene and charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, failure to comply with a probation order and failure to comply with the conditions of an undertaking.

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The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough later on Wednesday.

Police did not release the name of the accused.

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