Londoner charged, 2nd suspect wanted in assault on Hwy 401: Oxford OPP

UPDATE: On Friday, OPP reported that the second suspect, a 26-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames, had been arrested and was charged with assault and three counts of failure to comply with release order.

Oxford OPP say an individual from London, Ont., is facing charges and a second suspect is wanted in connection with an alleged assault on Highway 401 in South-West Oxford Township.

According to police, emergency crews were called to the highway just before 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Investigators say a “a physical altercation erupted between three individuals” before a witness intervened. At that point, police say the two suspects fled in a vehicle.

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The victim remained and was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

One suspect, a 27-year-old from London, was located Wednesday morning and charged with assault and failure to comply with a release order.

Police are still looking for the second suspect, a 26-year-old.

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