BARRIE — Barrie police announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man in connection with an assault that occurred Oct. 9 at a restaurant on Prince William Way in the city's south end.
Incident and injuries
Police say the victim, a 41-year-old man, was inside the establishment shortly after 10 p.m. when two people — a man and a woman — approached him and a verbal dispute escalated. The male suspect allegedly assaulted the victim before the pair were escorted from the restaurant and left the area on foot with a third woman. The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Arrest and description
On Tuesday, investigators arrested a 28-year-old man in relation to the incident. Police continue to seek help identifying the other two people who were with the arrested man that night.
- Date of incident: Oct. 9
- Location: Restaurant on Prince William Way, south Barrie
- Victim: 41-year-old man, minor injuries
- Arrest: 28-year-old man arrested Oct. 20 (police statement: arrested Tuesday)
"Anyone with information that could help investigators identify the suspect is asked to email the lead investigator at 9922@barriepolice.ca."
Suspect description previously released
Before the arrest, police released a description of the male suspect to the public. He was described as:
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Age | Between 18 and 24 years |
| Height/build | About 5 ft. 7 in., thin build |
| Hair/appearance | Black hair; was wearing a black hat with a purple rim |
| Clothing | White and blue jacket, grey shirt, light-coloured ripped jeans, white shoes |
What residents should know
The arrest resolves part of the investigation, but police continue to ask anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information about the two other people who left the scene with the arrested man to come forward. Tips can be emailed to the lead investigator at the address provided by Barrie Police.
Police did not release further details about charges at the time of the statement. Anyone with video or other evidence relevant to the Oct. 9 incident is asked to contact investigators as directed.
