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Charges upgraded to manslaughter in Wolseley assault

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Charges have been upgraded to manslaughter in the death of a man in Wolseley.

Police said Alexander Agnus McPherson, 29, remains in custody in connection with the death of a man in his 30s near Tylehurst Street and Wolseley Avenue West on Friday.

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The victim was rushed to hospital in critical condition Friday afternoon, but died the next day of his injuries.

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Police said they believe the suspect and the victim were known to each other, and that an argument escalated to a serious assault.

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