What began with aggravated assault charges escalated to manslaughter recently for a Tilbury youth.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service Major Crime Section began investigating an aggravated assault that occurred on June 6 at the intersection of Queen Street and Louise Street in Tilbury.
The assault resulted in the victim sustaining a severe and life-threatening injury, police say.
Four days later, police arrested a male youth for aggravated assault.
However, on June 27, the victim succumbed to their injuries.
Today, police arrested the suspect again and upgraded the charges to manslaughter.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Const. Brad Hyatt at 519-436-6600 Ext. 288 or bradh@chatham-kent.ca.
