Male in Critical Condition After Assault in Oshawa

A male is in critical condition after being assaulted at a park in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members of Central East Division were responding to a call in the area of Centre Street South and John Street West, when a bystander approached them to report an assault that had just taken place.  Officers were led to Memorial Park where they located a male who had sustained serious injuries.  The victim was transported to a local area hospital where his injuries were determined to be critical.  He was subsequently transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre. The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Dowdle of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2765.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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