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Athabasca man arrested after alleged sword attack

A man has been arrested after allegedly attacking another man with a sword in Athabasca, Alta.

On July 5, Athabasca RCMP were called to a home in the northern Alberta town.

According to RCMP, the suspect was later located by officers and arrested before anyone else was hurt. Police seized the weapon.

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The suspect is facing multiple charges including aggravated assault, uttering threats against a person and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

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He was released from custody and will appear in Athabasca Provincial Court on July 25.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

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The investigation is ongoing. The name of the suspect has not been released by the RCMP.

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