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THUNDER BAY — The sentencing judge struggled to describe the senselessness of a violent act involving a stolen bike that resulted in the beating death of 52-year-old Andrew Ayre, but he said the actions of two men at the centre of the incident requires a custodial sentence.
In November 2022, Gregorovich pleaded guilty to manslaughter and Raven pleaded guilty robbery. Both accused were initially charged with second-degree murder and robbery.Ayre was in the Victoria Avenue and Brodie Street area with his new bike that he chained to a post outside the bar. He was very proud of the new bike and it was his primary means of transportation.After exiting the bar, Ayre saw the bike was missing and began searching for it.
Paramedics were called and Ayre lost consciousness while on the way to the hospital. Doctors determined Ayre was suffering from a cerebral subdermal hematoma and emergency surgery was performed.“It was a vicious attack,” Fitzpatrick said. “Mr. Gregorovich said when addressing the court that he should have walked away that day. I agree. But he didn’t.”
Fitzpatrick said the offences to which the two accused pleaded guilty are different but both bear responsibility for what happened that day. “Andy’s children have been particularly affected. This family has experienced a profound sense of shock and disbelief about his death,” he said. “I think [Gregorovich] was preparing to fight Andy and when he did, he acted in a particularly vicious way,” Fitzpatrick said. “Andy was down on the pavement when he was struck repeatedly in the face by Mr. Gregorovich.”
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