Dispute over TV leads to sword attack

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A dispute over a television resulted in a man allegedly using a sword to attack three others in Port Colborne, say Niagara Regional Police.

Police say they were called to Mitchell Street, in the city’s East Village, for report of an armed person Tuesday night.

Though the incident took place on Mitchell, Louis Street, between Fares and Mitchell streets, was blocked off for public safety, say police.

Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics and a paramedic supervisor were on standby on Fares Street.

NRP emergency task force officers were notified of the incident, but did not respond to the scene.

Once on scene, police learned a Mitchell Street resident had allegedly attacked three other males at a residence over the ownership of the TV.

No serious injuries were reported, police say.

A car was severely damaged by the accused with the sword.

Tyler Wilson, 21, of Port Colborne, is charged assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, mischief over $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest, and failure to comply with a recognizance.

He was taken to Welland hospital for treatment of an accidental, selfinflicted injury.

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