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London man charged with 2nd-degree murder in arrow death investigation

Police say the victim and accused were known to each other. Matthew Trevithick / Global News

London police have charged a 35-year-old London man in relation to a death involving an arrow earlier this month.

Police say they have charged Brandon Hartman with second-degree murder.

Emergency services responded to Arbour Glen Crescent, off Kipps Lane in the city’s northeast end, after someone called 911 about the incident just before 1 a.m. on Feb. 5.

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The victim, later identified as 46-year-old Londoner Brian Peter Maksoud, was later pronounced dead in hospital.

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Police say the victim and accused were known to each other but aren’t releasing any more information at this time. They say the investigation is ongoing.

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The accused is expected to appear in a London court on Wednesday in relation to the charge.

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