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Arrest made following knife attack in Espanola: OPP

Officers responded to report of an individual brandishing a knife on Panache Lake Road
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ESPANOLA - On Oct. 20, 2021 at approximately 12:19 p.m., members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual brandishing a knife on Panache Lake Road.

The complainant reported that they had just been attacked by a person with a knife. Police located and arrested one person.

As a result of the investigation, David Hunt, 52 years old of Espanola, Ont. was charged with:
    •    aggravated assault, contrary to section 268 of the Criminal Code (CC)
    •    assault with a weapon, contrary to section 267(a) of the CC
    •    possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, contrary to section 88 of the CC
    •    uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm, contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the CC

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario of Court of Justice in Espanola on Jan. 10, 2022.

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