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Noise complaint leads to assault, arrest in Peterborough: police

Peterborough police arrested a man who reportedly made a prank call to 911 claiming there were gunshots in the area. Peterborough Police Service

A Peterborough, Ont., man is facing an assault charge after an incident Tuesday morning.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 10:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the area of George and Lansdowne streets.

Police were informed that two residents became involved in an altercation over noise. It resulted in a man kicking and scratching the other before leaving the residence.

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Officers located the suspect a few blocks away.

A 67-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with assault.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Aug. 2.

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