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Guelph, Ont. man faces charges after allegedly pulling knife on roommate

Guelph police say the altercation began over who was doing chores before it escalated to physical and verbal threats.
Guelph police cruiser . Matt Carty / Global Guelph

A Guelph, Ont., man is facing charges after an argument with a roommate escalated.

Officers with Guelph Police Service were called to a home just before noon on Sunday in the area of Gordon Street and Hands Drive.

A woman told authorities she had an argument with the man over chores, when he reportedly pulled out a folding knife and held it close to her throat before uttering death threats.

Officers seized the folding knife and found the man still inside the home.

The 45-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon, possessing a prohibited weapon and uttering threats.

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He is out with an Aug. 30 court date.

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