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

Members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The Canadian Press

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.

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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.

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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