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OPP lay attempted murder, forcible confinement charges in Prince Edward County assault

OPP are investigating an attempted murder in Prince Edward County. The accused is facing a slew of charges, including forcible confinement, use of a firearm, uttering threats and use of a noxious substance. Global News file

OPP have laid an attempted murder charge against a Prince Edward County man after woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in early February.

Provincial police originally charged a 52-year-old man with aggravated assault and disobeying a court order on Feb. 8 after a woman suffered a brutal assault.

She had to be airlifted to a Kingston hospital due to her serious injuries.

Wednesday, OPP released further charges against the man, including attempted murder, forcible confinement, using violence to prevent a person from receiving medical care, administering a noxious substance with intent to endanger life, overcoming resistance by administering a drug, use of a firearm, uttering threats, three counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of assault and breach of recognizance.

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The man’s name is not being released to protect the identity of the victim.

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OPP would not comment on the location of the incident that led to these charges but said they were called to an address in Picton on Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.

The man is still in custody and is set to appear at a Belleville court on March 5.

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