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A 53-year-old man from Vaughan, Ont., has been charged for allegedly threatening a child during a soccer game earlier this month.
York Regional Police announced on Monday that the man is facing one count of uttering threats in connection with an incident that took place on June 20.
Around 10 p. m. that evening, a youth soccer match was happening at a field near Dufferin Street and Highway 407. The accused, who is a parent of one of the players, reportedly made a threat against a child on the other team, which led to the game’s conclusion, according to police.
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The man was arrested and charged on June 27, police stated.
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“York Regional Police takes public safety seriously and is reminding the community that we will not tolerate any form of threats, intimidation, or violence at public events, including youth sports,” police mentioned in their press release.
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“All such incidents will be investigated. If you witness or are the victim of such behavior, we encourage you to report it to police immediately.”
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