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Male roommate held knife to female’s throat, say police

Dispute over chores led to arrest of 45-year-old Guelph man
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What started as an argument over chores ended in several charges for a Guelph man, after he allegedly held a knife to a female’s throat.

Police were called to a home in the area of Gordon Street and Hands Drive shortly before noon on Sunday, in response to a roommate dispute that turned violent, explains a police news release. A female reported a folding knife was pulled out and held to her throat as death threats were made.

Police found the man still inside the residence. A folding knife was seized, the release notes.

No physical injuries were reported.

A 45-year-old man is charged with assault with a weapon, possessing a prohibited weapon and uttering threats.