Update: Suspect charged in serious assault
TB25040750
A Thunder Bay man faces a charge of attempted murder following a serious and apparent random incident that took place at the corner of Red River Road and Clarkson Avenue on the evening of Saturday, October 11.
An 85-year old male was assaulted and sustained serious injuries. Hendrick Walinga remains in hospital after undergoing extensive surgery.
The suspect left the scene before police arrived. Drones and the K-9 unit were deployed, but the suspect was not located. Video of the suspect was released, resulting in members of the public assisting to identify the suspect.
On Monday, October 13, the Break, Enter and Robbery Unit (BEAR) arrested Drew Mitchell of Thunder Bay.
The accused appeared in court on October 14 and was remanded to custody.
