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Man facing charges following weapons incident on Bay Street

A man is facing charges following a weapons incident on Bay Street.

On Friday officers were sent to the area after receiving reports of a gunshot and an assault.

Nobody was shot and no serious injuries were reported.

City police’s investigation identified a suspect.

On Wednesday officers arrested the suspect in what police called a high-risk arrest on Amelia Street West.

As a result, a 48-year-old is facing the following charges:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (five counts)

The accused appear in court on Thursday and they remain in custody with a future court date.

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