Youth facing charges in Dorchester, Ont.

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One youth has been charged after a disturbance in Dorchester.

The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. April 1 at the Dorchester Community Centre in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

Police say a 16 year old from Zorra Township was taken into custody without incident and charged with uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm, and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The youth has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).