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Guelph man charged with assault after allegedly spitting on another man

Guelph police say the suspect was later located at his home and arrested. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

Guelph police say a 21-year-old man is facing an assault charge after he allegedly spat on someone during an argument on Monday afternoon.

According to police, a heated exchange broke out in an east-end store between two men, and it reportedly ended with one man spitting on the other.

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They then went their separate ways and left the store, according to police.

Police said officers were later able to track down a suspect at his home, and he was arrested.

A Guelph man has been charged with assault. He was not identified by Guelph police and will make a court appearance on Sept. 24.

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