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Ridgetown man allegedly fights supervisors with knife, hatchet after being fired

A 36-year-old Ridgetown man has been charged with attempted murder.

Chatham-Kent police said the man was fired from his job at a commercial business on James Street in Blenheim on Tuesday morning.

He allegedly became agitated, refused to leave the property, threatened a supervisor, and eventually pulled out a knife and a hatchet when a fight started, according to police.

Police reported that two supervisors received multiple stab wounds and lacerations during the confrontation.

Both victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, while the accused was also treated, said police.

The man has been charged with attempted murder, two counts of assault causing bodily harm, and one count of using a weapon in a dangerous manner.

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