On August 10, 2024, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold), uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Merritt Street and Townline Road E, in the City of St. Catharines, in response to welfare check.

Investigation revealed that a male victim was assaulted and injured. 

Niagara Emergency Medical Services attended and transported the male to hospital with serious injuries.

Detectives with 1 District have taken carriage of the investigation.

Anyone with information, anyone who may have been in the area or anyone with video/dash cam surveillance is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009711.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

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