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October 30, 2023

Lambton OPP are investigating after an assault at the Greenwood Recreation Centre.

Officials say around 2:30 pm Oct.20 , “youths who cannot be identified” were involved in a fight outside the arena.

One person was taken to hospital in Petrolia and treated for what police said were minor injuries.

Police have yet to lay any charges in the incident.

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