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Man in critical condition after Montreal North assault, suspect in custody

According to a study released this week by a local research institute, one in three Montrealers stopped by police believes they were profiled. Researchers say the findings suggest that there is still a lack of trust in law enforcement among much of the population. (Global News). Mario Beauregard/The Canadian Press

A 38-year-old man is in hospital in critical condition after he was assaulted Monday afternoon in Montreal North.

Montreal police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils said the incident happened just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of de Charny Street and de Laurier Avenue.

When officers arrived at the scene, they located the victim who had upper body injuries caused by “physical force.”

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“He was semiconscious,” Chèvrefils said, adding the man was intoxicated. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition.

A 23-year-old was arrested on the scene and taken into police custody for questioning.

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Chèvrefils said that preliminary information provided by witnesses indicates the pair had an argument which escalated.

“It was drug-related,” she said.

A perimeter was established to allow technicians and investigators gather evidence and analyze the scene.

 

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