Youth arrested after violent assault

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-61861

Youth arrested after violent assault

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 14-year-old male in connection with a violent assault that left another youth unconscious.

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 9 p.m., officers responded to a report of an injured individual at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. Upon arrival, they located a 16-year-old male who was unconscious due to an assault. The victim regained consciousness on scene and was treated by Essex-Windsor EMS for non-life-threatening physical injuries.

Through investigation, officers learned the victim had been involved in a physical altercation with a 14-year-old male earlier that evening and had gone their separate ways. Later that night, the 14-year-old male allegedly assaulted the 16-year-old from behind, knocked him to the ground, and stomped on his head, rendering him unconscious. 

On July 2, 2025, officers located the suspect in the 100 block of Bruce Avenue, where he was also arrested in connection with a separate incident involving property damage to a residence.

The youth, who cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats to cause death, and mischief under $5,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.