A man in custody has previously been charged with attempted murder and other charges. Police said they were called to Admiral Drive and Trafalgar Street in the early hours of Tuesday in response to a report of a man on fire. By the time emergency crews arrived, the fire was out and the 29-year-old was rushed to hospital. Police said he died later that night. His name is being withheld pending contact with next of kin, police said. A 32-year-old Londoner has been charged with attempted murder, drink-driving and operating a vehicle. Police said the accused and the victim were known to each other. Charges have not been updated since the man died.
Accused, man who died in fight: police
The two were reportedly at a house on Noel Avenue, not far from Admiral and Trafalgar, earlier in the evening when they got into a fight. They left the home separately, officers said.
At about 3 a.m. ET Tuesday, a man was arrested on Royal Crescent, off Clarke Road, for driving under the influence.
“During the investigation, officers determined that the driver was also responsible for the serious assault on the man,” police said.
Two large burn marks were visible on the dry grass of a lawn near the Circle K convenience store while police investigated. An SUV with a child seat in the back is also being considered as evidence. The SUV was eventually towed.
Police in London are investigating after they were called to the area of Admiral Drive and Trafalgar Street to respond to a report of a man who had been set on fire. (Kate Dubinski/CBC)
Janine Robertson has lived in the area all her life and next door to the convenience store for six years.
“It’s just one of the craziest things that happened there, one of the scariest things. Robberies, assaults, things happen there all the time,” Robertson said. “But now it’s the whole city. Things are crazy.”
title: “A Man Who Set Himself On Fire In East End Square In London Ont. Has Died Police Said " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-18” author: “Deena Gaughan”
A man in custody has previously been charged with attempted murder and other charges. Police said they were called to Admiral Drive and Trafalgar Street in the early hours of Tuesday in response to a report of a man on fire. By the time emergency crews arrived, the fire was out and the 29-year-old was rushed to hospital. Police said he died later that night. His name is being withheld pending contact with next of kin, police said. A 32-year-old Londoner has been charged with attempted murder, drink-driving and operating a vehicle. Police said the accused and the victim were known to each other. Charges have not been updated since the man died.
Accused, man who died in fight: police
The two were reportedly at a house on Noel Avenue, not far from Admiral and Trafalgar, earlier in the evening when they got into a fight. They left the home separately, officers said.
At about 3 a.m. ET Tuesday, a man was arrested on Royal Crescent, off Clarke Road, for driving under the influence.
“During the investigation, officers determined that the driver was also responsible for the serious assault on the man,” police said.
Two large burn marks were visible on the dry grass of a lawn near the Circle K convenience store while police investigated. An SUV with a child seat in the back is also being considered as evidence. The SUV was eventually towed.
Police in London are investigating after they were called to the area of Admiral Drive and Trafalgar Street to respond to a report of a man who had been set on fire. (Kate Dubinski/CBC)
Janine Robertson has lived in the area all her life and next door to the convenience store for six years.
“It’s just one of the craziest things that happened there, one of the scariest things. Robberies, assaults, things happen there all the time,” Robertson said. “But now it’s the whole city. Things are crazy.”
