Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating an assault that occurred in the town of Colborne.
Just after 6:00 pm on Thursday May 23, 2019 police received a call for an injured male laying on the ground near Victoria Square in the town of Colborne.
When officers arrived on scene they observed a 50-year-old male from Colborne, Ontario with a significant injury to his head. The male was transported by ambulance to a local area hospital then air lifted to a trauma center in Toronto to be treated for his injury.
The scene is currently being held by the OPP while the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit and the Central Region Forensics Identification Unit continue their investigation.
The name of the victim is being withheld.
The Northumberland OPP is asking for the public’s assistance with this ongoing investigation and would ask that anyone with information to call their nearest OPP detachment. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Peterborough/Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 and not have to appear in court. You can also submit information online at http://www.stopcrimehere.ca
Breaking News – OPP Conducting Criminal Investigation In Downtown Colborne
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