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Lindsay, Ont. man arrested for assault at Wellington Street bridge: police

A Lindsay homeowner is facing assault charges after a break-in led to a violent confrontation, leaving the intruder with life-threatening injuries. Global News

A Lindsay, Ont., man was arrested following an altercation at a bridge in the town on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service, around 12:50 p.m., officers were called to a William Street North address for a reported assault.

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Police say the victim was walking over the Wellington Street bridge when a known man pulled his vehicle over and approached him. The suspect punched the victim several times, resulting in minor injuries, police said.

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The suspect was soon located and taken into custody.

Daniel Walton, 32, of Lindsay, was arrested and charged with assault.

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He was later released and will appear in court in Lindsay on Aug. 4, police said Wednesday.

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