Hamilton man arrested, two hospitalized following downtown street robbery: Police
Published November 3, 2020 at 7:59 am
A Hamilton man has been arrested in connection to an armed street robbery that happened Monday night (Nov. 2) in the city’s downtown that sent two men to hospital.
In a press release, Hamilton Police say shortly after 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of King Street East and Emerald Street North to reports of a stabbing.
Once on scene, officers secured the area and located a man matching the suspect description provided to police. He was immediately arrested without incident and was found to be in possession of a knife which is believed to have been used during the incident.
Two men were located a short time later approximately 400 metres away from the scene. They were transported to the hospital for further medical treatment. Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, police said.
Detectives from the Central Station Criminal Investigations Bureau continue to investigate the incident.
They say they have learned the victims were in the area of Cannon Street East and Smith Avenue when they were approached by the suspect and a brief verbal interaction occurred between the men before the suspect assaulted them while in possession of a knife and demanding cash.
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A 40-year-old unidentified Hamilton man is scheduled to have his matter addressed at the John Sopinka Courthouse later Tuesday (Nov. 3). He is facing several charges related to the incident as well as violations to previous court-ordered conditions.
The suspect is facing the following charges:
Assault with a weapon
Aggravated assault
Possession of a prohibited weapon
Possession of weapon contrary to order X2
Robbery X2
If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Det. Amanda Gill by calling 905-546-3818
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online.
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