Update – Second Man Arrested – Serious Assault on Ferndale Avenue, Sudbury

UPDATE 2:

On July 12, 2020 the Greater Sudbury Police Service learned that the 45 year old man who was the victim of this assault had succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

As a result, the charge against the 48 year old man will be upgraded from Attempted Murder to Second Degree Murder. The man remains in custody.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the man. His name will not be released out of respect for the family’s wishes. We ask that you respect their request for privacy during this difficult and emotional time.

Anyone with information related to this matter or the person involved is asked to contact Police at 705-675-9171 extension 2325 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477, or online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com.

UPDATE:

As a result of an ongoing investigation, it has been determined that the 25 year old man originally arrested for Attempt Murder was not responsible for causing the serious injuries following an assault that occurred at a residence on Ferndale on July 1, 2020.

The 25 year old man and the 45 year old man (victim) were involved in a physical altercation just prior to the serious assault, however after canvassing the area and speaking to witnesses, Detectives have determined the 25 year old man is not responsible for the victim’s injuries. After the initial altercation the 45 year old man was involved in a second assault that resulted in the serious injuries requiring immediate medical attention. 

The 45 year old man remains in hospital in critical condition. 

The 25 year old man will be released on a Stay of Proceedings in relation to this matter. 

Through the investigation, Detectives identified, located and arrested the man responsible for the serious assault. 

The 48 year old man was arrested earlier this evening and is currently in police custody for Attempt Murder and Driving While Under Suspension. 

Detectives have applied for multiple Search Warrants in relation to this matter including the 48 year old man’s vehicle and residence. 

The 48 year old man will attend Weekend and Statutory Holiday (W.A.S.H.) Court today to answer to the charges. 

Anyone with information related to this matter or the person involved is asked to contact Police at 705-675-9171 extension 2325 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS, or online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com.

ORIGINAL:

In the early morning on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call regarding a disturbance at a residence on Ferndale Avenue in Sudbury involving two individuals.

Patrol Officers arrived on scene and through investigation it was determined that a serious assault had taken place involving the victim, a 44 year old male and the accused, a 25 year old man. The victim was transported to HSN with serious injuries and remains in hospital. The two individuals are known to each other.

Just after 10:30 a.m. members of Patrol Operations and the Criminal Investigation Division arrested the accused.

The 25 year old man is being charged with the following offence under the Criminal Code of Canada;

• Attempt Murder

Accused will be held in custody pending a Bail Hearing scheduled for July 2^nd, 2020.

Additional charges may be pending.

At this time there is no threat to the public.

Anyone with information related to this matter or the person involved is asked to contact Police at 705-675-9171 extension 2325 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS, or online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com.