A Penticton man charged with arson in the fire that destroyed the Penticton Toyota dealership more than three years ago is on trial this week. He is accused of threatening a key witness to the arson and of aggravated assault for allegedly kicking the man in the face with steel-toed boots, causing 13 facial fractures and requiring emergency reconstructive surgery.

Donald Richard Lorenzetto, 41, pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated assault and one count of attempt to intimidate a witness at the beginning of his trial Tuesday.

The trial wrapped up with closing arguments Thursday by Crown Andrew Vandersluys and defence counsel Rory Neary.

Neary did not call any evidence at trial.

Justice E. McDonald said she needed time to review the evidence before rendering her verdict.

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