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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Wednesday, August 08,2007
Distribution: All Media

Serious Assault

Police responded to a report of a serious assault that occurred beside Cross Bay Beach, Sonesta Drive, Southampton sometime around 9:00pm on Tuesday 7th August 2007. It is believed there was a crowd of approximately twenty people in the area when the 18 year old victim was struck on the back of the neck with what is believed to be a machete. The strike caused a deep laceration; however, the victim managed to make his way to a nearby residence where the emergency services were alerted. The injuries are not life threatening and he is currently being treated on Perry Ward at KEMH.

It is requested that any person who witnessed this incident or has any information that may assist in the inquiry, contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department