Suspect Arrested After Stabbing Security Guard in Oshawa
A male suspect is in custody after allegedly stabbing a security guard during an altercation in Oshawa.
On Monday, August 19, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the Central East Division responded to a call about an armed person at a pizza restaurant located near Simcoe Street North and Beatrice Street East. The suspect, who was not permitted to be in the restaurant, was confronted by a security guard. A verbal disagreement ensued, resulting in the suspect stabbing the security guard.
The victim was transported to a Toronto-area trauma center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Neil Francis Squires, age 50, of no fixed address, has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public. He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Armstrong of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2741. Anonymous tips can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca, and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
The allegations have yet to be proven in court.
