Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)
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Sword Fight In Coatsworth

A neighbours dispute in Coatsworth has left one man injured and both facing charges.

Chatham-Kent Police say the two men started arguing yesterday morning after one of the families dogs was eating the others cat food outside.

Investigators say the argument turned into a fight and one man was injured after the other assaulted him with a homemade sword.

A main entrance front door window was also smashed.

The injured 43-year-old was treated and released from hospital and charged with uttering threats and mischief.

While a 33-year-old man was charged with uttering threats and being in possession of a dangerous weapon for a dangerous purpose.

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