Charged with aggravated assault

North Bay Police
News Release

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On the 13th of July it is alleged that an argument took place within a North Bay home between two men. This argument escalated to the point where one of the men took a baseball bat and struck the other man several times in the torso and arm area.

The victim managed to flee and attend the hospital where he received surgery for his wounds.

Several days later the victim reported this incident to Cst. Chris Marshall of the North Bay Police and a warrant was requested for the attacker.

On the 18th of July the male attacker was arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police from the Almaguin Detachment and was transported to North Bay officers.

Kenneth REID 31 years old of No Fixed Address is charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault With a Weapon and remains in custody for a bail hearing.

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