Woodstock man charged with arson causing bodily harm following altercation

A person has suffered serious injuries after being doused in a flammable substance and set on fire following an altercation in Woodstock earlier this month.

According to a news release, on April 20 the Woodstock Police Service, along with the fire department and paramedics, responded to a home on Finkle Street in Woodstock for a report of a person suffering burn injuries.

The injured individual was transported to hospital for treatment.

Police say that multiple people known to each other were gathered at the home when an argument occurred. During the altercation, one individual threw a flammable substance onto another person and ignited it, causing serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, on April 25 police arrested a 44-year-old Woodstock man and charged him with the following offences:

• Aggravated assault
• Arson – cause bodily harm
• Possession of fire, ammunition or explosive substance contrary to prohibition order (four counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.