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Man accused of striking visitor to his home with a stick

Man faces assault with a weapon charge as a result of the incident
2017-04-28 Sault Police Patch DMH-1
File photo. Donna Hopper/SooToday

Police say a man struck a visitor to his home several times with a stick in an incident that happened early Saturday morning.

Police report that just after midnight on June 20, a call came in regarding an assault with a weapon in the 200 block of Great Northern Rd.

The victim told police that they were struck several times with a stick. Police say the accused also threatened the victim.

As a result of the incident, Jeremy Diotte, 41, was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats and breach of recognizance. He was held for bail court.