A 49-year-old man was taken to hospital after being attacked with a machete in Oshawa, police say.
Durham Regional Police said the incident occurred on Wednesday at around 3:05 p.m. in the Bond Street East and Simcoe Street North area.
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Officers said a man was found suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds and was taken to a local hospital.
According to police, the suspect fled to a nearby apartment where he was arrested.
Police said a 44-year-old man from Oshawa has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and weapons dangerous.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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