On January 24, 2019 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence in the Municipality of Meaford in response to a report of a family dispute that resulted in the assault of a 58-year old female.

Following an investigation, police arrested a 24 year old male at the residence. He was held for a bail hearing scheduled for January 25, 2019.

The accused was charged with assault, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats to cause death.

source: media release, Grey County OPP