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Media Release September 18, 2025
****UPDATE****
Officers have identified a suspect, and have grounds for the below charges. Investigation ongoing. Media release will be updated once the suspect is in custody or warrant is sought.
Aggravated Assault Charges Laid
Port Hope Police have charged a 28-year-old Ajax man following an assault that was reported after the fact. The incident occurred at a gathering in Port Hope on September 13, 2025. Police were contacted on September 17, 2025.
The victim sustained a serious neck injury after being assaulted with a knife and required hospital treatment.
The accused has been charged with:
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Assault with a Weapon
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Aggravated Assault
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Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information on a crime are asked to contact Port Hope Police at 905-885-8123 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
