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Police say Northern Ont. suspect set residence on fire, barricaded themselves inside

An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser is seen in this file photo. (File) An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser is seen in this file photo. (File)
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A 57-year-old suspect has been charged following an incident early Monday morning in Sundridge.

Ontario Provincial Police responded to call just after midnight along with paramedics to a resident on John Street in the community.

“Investigation revealed that a person lit their residence on fire and barricaded themselves inside the residence,” police said in a news release.

“Out of concern for their safety, police entered the residence and located the person with a knife in hand. Consequently, the person was arrested safely by officers and transported to hospital for assessment.”

The suspect is charged with arson-related charges, assaulting police, assault and resisting arrest.

The accused was remanded into custody and awaits a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Parry Sound.

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