UPDATE: Man charged with aggravated assault after High Street incident
June 27, 2025
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One person has been arrested after police responded to an afternoon assault.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers responded to a call for service in the 300 block of High Street South shortly after noon on Thursday, June 26, after receiving a report that there was an injured male who may have been the victim of an assault.
An adult male was transported to hospital by paramedics. This individual remains hospitalized.
A suspect was located nearby and taken into custody.
Burkley David BLAKE, 47, is charged with Aggravated Assault.
The accused appeared in court on Friday and has been released from custody with conditions and a future appearance date.
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