Third Person Charged In Relation to Assault at Warkworth Institution
A third has been charged in relation to an assault which occurred at the Warkworth Institution that resulted in two individuals being transported to hospital.
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an assault at the Warkworth Institution located in Trent Hills involving a number of individuals.
ORNGE Air transported one person to a local hospital and another individual to a Toronto Hospital. Injuries to both persons were described as serious.
As a result, a warrant was issued and Northumberland OPP arrested one of the parties involved at the facility on September 12, 2024.
A 34-year-old, from Loyalist Township, has been charged with:
– Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
– Aggravated assault.
Another warrant was issued and on September 24, 2024, OPP arrested an additional person involved in the incident.
A 20-year-old, from Agassiz, British Columbia, has been charged with:
– Aggravated assault.
A further warrant was issued and on September 26, 2024, officers arrested a third individual involved.
A 37-year-old, from Renous, New Brunswick, has been charged with:
– Aggravated assault
– Carrying concealed weapon.
The accused were held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on the respective dates.
Any further updates will be provided when available.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. You can also submit information online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.
Author: Pete Fisher
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