Media Release for Friday, May 23, 2025
Calls for Service:
(May 22 at 8:00am – May 23 at 8:00am) 96
Aggravated Assault Suspects Sought
Officers with the Investigative Services Unit of the Peterborough Police Service are searching for suspects after an incident last Saturday morning.
On the afternoon of May 17, 2025, officers were notified about a man taken to hospital after he had been assaulted with a hammer. It’s believed the incident happened sometime between 5:30am and 9:30am Saturday morning in the area of Reid Street and Simcoe Street. It’s further believed that it was not an isolated incident. The victim was taken to a Toronto-area hospital by helicopter for treatment.
Anyone with information on suspects or if they witnessed the incident is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217