A Woodstock man has been charged with arson causing bodily harm following an altercation that left one person injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the city of Woodstock, Ontario. Police responded to reports of a fire at a residence around 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a small fire that had been extinguished by neighbors. One individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Investigation Details
Investigators determined that the fire was intentionally set during a dispute between two individuals. The accused, a 34-year-old Woodstock man, was arrested at the scene without incident. He has been charged with arson causing bodily harm and breach of probation. The suspect appeared in court on Wednesday and was remanded into custody pending a bail hearing.
Community Response
Local residents expressed concern over the incident, noting that such violence is rare in the community. Woodstock police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.
