Police have released a new photo of a suspect wanted in connection with an assault in Burlington that left a police officer with serious injuries.
In a news release issued Friday, the Halton Regional Police Service released a more recent photo of a suspect who allegedly assaulted an officer during a traffic stop on July 22.
Police said an officer conducted a stop on Plains Road East early in the morning and during the investigation, they found grounds to arrest the driver under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act . Police said a “violent struggle” ensued and the officer sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Matthew Flannigan, sped off and his whereabouts is still unknown.Police said Flannigan is wanted for a number of charges, including assaulting a peace officer causing bodily harm and dangerous operation of a motor-vehicle.Related Stories
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