ACTON – The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a man was seriously injured during a police interaction at the Acton Fall Fair.
On September 20th, at around 11:20pm, in the parking lot area of the fair, the SIU says a paid duty officer attempted to arrest a 54-year-old man for a reported assault.
“There was an interaction and the man became unresponsive. EMS assessed the man and transported him to hospital in Georgetown. The man has been transferred to a Mississauga hospital where he is in critical condition,” the SIU said in a news release.
Three investigators have been assigned to the case. One subject official and three witness officials have been designated at this time.
At the time of the interaction, the SIU says its reported to have occurred in the parking lot near the Dufferin Rural Heritage Community Centre on Park Avenue, it is believed there were individuals in the area possibly recording the incident with cellphones.
The SIU is seeking these individuals to come forward as witnesses to the incident.
Anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php
