Hamilton man charged after allegedly threatening Ontario Premier Doug Ford

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a Hamilton man accused of threatening Premier Doug Ford.

Officers launched an investigation into the threat on Feb. 22.

Lucas Bauer, 25, was then arrested and charged with one count of uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death.

Bauer was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto on April 13.

Last week, a 20-year-old man — who is from the Alliston area of New Tecumseth — was also arrested and charged after he allegedly threatened the premier.

Anyone with information in relation to the Hamilton-based investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

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