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Windsor man arrested after 'edged weapon' incident in Leamington on New Year's Eve

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A Windsor man is facing assault charges after a New Year’s Eve incident in Leamington left another man with stab injuries that police describe as “potentially life-altering.”

OPP said the alleged assault involved an “edged weapon” and was reported on Monday evening around 6 p.m.

The bleeding victim — a 24-year-old Leamington man — flagged down a stranger’s vehicle on Whitwam Avenue, saying that he had just been stabbed.

The driver took the man to hospital.

OPP investigated and identified a suspect. Officers attended an apartment building on Lutsch Avenue where they arrested a 21-year-old Windsor man.

The name of the accused was not released at press time.

OPP said the suspect will be charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about this incident can call Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Anonymous tips can be made via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.catchcrooks.com.


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