Youth arrested in connection to assault at bus stop

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Windsor Police Service News Update
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE 
Case #: 24-27351
Youth arrested in connection to assault at bus stop


   
The Windsor Police Service has arrested a youth in connection to an assault that took place at a bus depot this past weekend.

On March 9, 2024, just before 8 p.m., officers responded to a call for an assault in the 3100 block of Howard Ave. Through investigation, officers learned a 16-year-old boy was waiting for the bus when he was confronted, chased and attacked by a large group of teenagers. The group punched and kicked the victim before fleeing the scene. 

The victim was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit has arrested a 14-year-old youth in connection to the assault and is working to identify several other suspects. Investigators encourage anyone who may have video or dashcam evidence to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com
For further information:
Contact the WPS Corporate Communication Unit's Public Information Officer at (519) 255-6700 ext. 4462.

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Constable Bianca Jackson
Corporate Communications Unit
Windsor Police Service - Headquarters
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Office: (519) 255-6700 ext. 4462



 
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