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Arrest made after altercation involving knife in Lindsay: police

Police in Lindsay made an arrest following an altercation involving a knife. Global News Peterborough file

A Minden, Ont., resident faces charges following an altercation involving a knife in Lindsay on Wednesday evening.

According to the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service, around 6:13 p.m., officers were called to the Kent Street East area regarding an altercation involving a knife.

Police learned that during an argument over alleged stolen property, the accused allegedly pulled out a knife and pointed it at another individual.

The accused fled the area prior to police arrival but officers quickly found the suspect hiding a short distance away.

Ashley Young, 31, of Minden, was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failure to comply with probation.

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Young was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on July 22.

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