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Man arrested after person struck by firework in Cobourg: police

Fireworks picture. Greg Davis/Global News file

A man was arrested after a person was struck by a firework in Cobourg on Saturday evening.

According to the Cobourg Police Service, officers responded to a report of an injury involving a firework. Police arrived to an address in the town and located an individual who sustained injuries as a result of a spent firework.

The extent of the injuries was not disclosed.

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The investigation led to the identity of the person responsible for igniting the firework.

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Troy Pearson, 29, from Madoc, Ont., was arrested and charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

He was released and is scheduled to appear in court at a future date, police said Monday.

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