Assault leaves man with life-threatening injuries

The side of a Windsor Police patrol vehicle. (Rusty Thomson/AM800)

A man has been left with life-threatening injuries after an assault, the Windsor Police Service said.

Just after 7 a.m. on June 8, police were called to the incident in an alleyway in the 1100 block of Marion Avenue. Upon arrival, a 44-year-old man was found with serious injuries.

Police said a victim was expected to meet a woman at a garage. Shortly after she arrived, two men allegedly forcibly entered the garage, repeatedly hitting the victim with a baseball bat.

A neighbour saw the incident happen and chased a suspect on foot, the WPS said. The remaining suspect and the woman, deemed a suspect by officers, drove away in a vehicle. During which, the woman reportedly hit the victim with the vehicle.

The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The neighbour sustained minor injuries.

As a result, a 34-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man, and a 31-year-old man were all charged with assault-related charges.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the WPS Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers online or at 519-258-8477.