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Ten-Hour Standoff In Bruce Peninsula Ends Peacefully

Police have taken a man into custody after a ten-hour long standoff in South Bruce Peninsula.

The Ontario Provincial Police says on Sunday around 4:30am, officers responded to the Chesley Lake area after receiving a report of a man who had barricaded himself inside a residence.

Two other occupants were able to leave the residence safely.

Police set up containment around the area and after almost 11 hours,  at 3:15pm, a 47-year-old man surrendered to police without incident.

No one was injured during the standoff and the investigation is ongoing.

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