Aurora woman fighting for life after domestic assault

September 28, 2016 · 0 Comments

Investigators with the York Regional Police Integrated Domestic Violence Unit have arrested a 39-year-old man following a domestic-related incident in the Town of Aurora.
On Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at approximately 2 a.m., police responded to a residence in the area of St. John’s Sideroad and William Graham Drive in the Town of Aurora for a 9-1-1 call. When officers arrived they located a man and a woman with injuries. Both people were transported to hospital where the injuries to the woman were deemed to be life-threatening. Investigators have determined that the parties were husband and wife and they had a dispute which escalated.
The husband, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault with a Weapon. He remains in custody.
York Regional Police is committed to investigating all incidents relating to domestic violence and providing assistance to victims. Investigators urge anyone who is being abused or is aware of abuse occurring to contact police.
York Regional Police is asking anyone with information to contact the York Regional Police Integrated Domestic Violence Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6716, or to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.