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Indian Bay man goes on rampage with axe, damaging two homes

A man on a rampage with an axe destroyed a home in Indian Bay and set another house on fire Tuesday night, according to the RCMP.

SaltWire Network | Posted: May 25, 2016, midnight | Updated: Sept. 30, 2017, 6:06 a.m. | 1 Min Read

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An RCMP patrol car.

New Wes Valley RCMP received a call for assistance Tuesday night about a man with an axe in the community of Indian Bay.

The RCMP said the man destroyed a family's home and set another house on fire. RCMP from Carmanville, Glovertown and Gander assisted the New Wes Valley detachment. A man was arrested for assault, arson, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and assault causing bodily harm.

The suspect will appear in court today in Gander.

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