Woman doused in chemical accelerant, man charged

The side door of a Windsor Police patrol vehicle. (CTV News file photo)

An attempted murder charge has been laid after Windsor police said a woman was doused in chemical accelerant by a man.

Just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, the Windsor Police Service was called to a disturbance on Dougall Avenue near the E.C. Row Expressway.

Officers said a man and a woman, who knew each other, got into an argument, during which the man allegedly threatened to kill the woman and her cat. He then reportedly poured “chemical accelerant” on her, trying to light the accelerant on fire. Bystanders helped the woman before police arrived.

The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

40-year-old Glen Thomas Clouthier has been charged with:

• Attempted murder
• Assault with a weapon
• Uttering threats to kill an animal
• Uttering threats to damage property
• Breach of probation

The WPS is asking anyone with information to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers online or by phone at 519-258-8477.