Posted by A Brantford man who was out on bail at the time of the crime has been charged with first-degree murder after police found a man deceased due to multiple stab wounds at a house on Wayne Drive.
The Perth County OPP reached out to the Brantford Police Service at around midnight on Tuesday about a person involved in a traffic stop their officers executed after receiving a complaint.
As part of the following investigation, Brantford officers went to a residence on Wayne Drive, off Fairview Drive near King George Road and a Highway 403 interchange, where they found a man who had suffered multiple stab wounds. The victim, a 54-year-old male from Brantford, was deceased.
The investigation into the man’s death led to the arrest of a 19-year-old male from Brantford. He has been charged with first-degree murder and failing to comply with bail conditions.
Police say the victim and accused were known to each other and believe there is no risk to public safety.
Because a publication ban is in place, the police are not releasing the names of the victim and the accused.
Anyone with information or who may have video surveillance of the area is urged to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brantford-Brant Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers-brant.ca.
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