A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of an apparent Good Samaritan in Bradford.
South Simcoe Police were called to the area of Holland Street West and Deer Run Crescent at 4:30 this morning to investigate reports of a man in distress.
He was suffering from an undisclosed injury that proved fatal.
Initial investigation has determined the victim had come to the aid of a young woman involved in a violent altercation with another man. She was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The accused surrendered to police and is being held in custody for a bail hearing.
Police are trying to establish the victim's identity.
He's described as:
- white
- 50-60 years of age
- 6 feet tall, heavy set
- receding hairline with brown hair and facial stubble
- wearing red shorts, a white t-shirt and black and white running shoes.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call Detective Constable Shawn Strilec at 905-775-3311, ext 1059, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Holland Street is expected to be closed from Toronto Street to Deer Run Crescent for several hours.
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