BREAKING: Police issue arrest warrant in assault of former CBC journalist
Det. Jason Hillier made the announcement during a press conference on Friday afternoon, telling reporters that investigators believe 73-year-old Michael Finlay was assaulted following a “chance encounter” with a suspect he didn’t know.“Both parties aren’t believed to be known to each other and it does appear to be a happen chance meeting,” Hillier said. “Mr. Cropearedwolf if you are watching this I encourage you to speak to a lawyer and turn yourself into the nearest police station.
Hillier said that investigators are not aware of prior interaction between the suspect and the victim prior to the assault. He said that Finlay was conscious when he was transported to hospital and spoke with officers prior to his death.Former CBC producer dies one week after apparent random attack on Danforth AvenueMichael Finlay, pictured on the left, died following a random assault in Toronto. The photo on the right, released by police on Feb. 1, is an updated image of the suspect.
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