Wikwemikong man suffers head injuries in assault

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On Thursday, April 14, 2016 at approximately 11:30 pm, the Wikwemikong Tribal Police responded to an assist ambulance call at a residence on Mshaaboos Lane as a male had injuries to his head. Upon arrival, police found the ambulance assessing the 38-year-old male victim on scene and questioned him as to how the injuries were sustained. After speaking with the victim and witnesses available at the time, it was learned that the male had walked from a residence on Genevieve Street.

Police further learned that a weapon, namely a knife, may have been involved in causing the injuries. 

Information received led police to a residence on Genevieve Street where further evidence was collected. 

The injured adult male was transported and treated at the Manitoulin Health Centre for lacerations and later released.

This investigation is ongoing and police are asking that should members of the public have any further information to please contact the Wikwemikong Tribal Police at 705 859-3141 or crime stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.