The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious injury of a 55-old man in Peterborough on Saturday.
Preliminary information suggests the following:
- On the afternoon of August 13, 2022, protesters gathered outside the Peterborough Police Service station and counter-protesters converged.
- At about 4 p.m. on August 13, 2022, Peterborough Police Service officers arrested the man following an interaction with police.
- The man was taken to hospital where he was diagnosed with a serious injury and admitted to hospital.
Two investigators have been assigned to the case.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at:
https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php