Woodstock, ON – On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Woodstock Police Service responded alongside the Woodstock Fire Department and Oxford County Paramedic Services to a residence on Finkle Street in Woodstock for a report of a person suffering burn injuries. The injured individual was transported to hospital for treatment.
The investigation determined that multiple individuals known to each other were gathered at the residence when an argument occurred. During the altercation, one individual threw a flammable substance onto another individual and ignited it, causing serious injuries.
As a result of the investigation, on April 25, 2026, Woodstock Police arrested a 44-year-old male of Woodstock and charged him with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Arson – Cause Bodily Harm
- Possession of Fire, Ammunition or Explosive Substance Contrary to Prohibition Order (four counts)
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone with information about this investigation to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).