News Release

News Release

Officers Not Responsible for Injuries Suffered by Woman Following Fall on Ice; SIU Discontinues London Investigation

Case Number: 25-OCI-535   

Mississauga, ON (29 January, 2026) ---
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injuries suffered by a 75-year-old woman in December in London.

On the night of December 26, 2025, London Police Service officers were dispatched to a residence in London to do a welfare check on the woman following a call placed by a neighbour. The woman had a history of mental health issues and had threatened to burn the house down. Upon interacting with the woman, the officers formed grounds to apprehend her under the Mental Health Act. She was uncooperative during the apprehension, and repeatedly walked away from the officers as they attempted to engage her. As she rushed ahead of the officers while exiting the residence, the woman slipped on the icy front steps and fell. She was transported to hospital and diagnosed with pelvic fractures. 

Based on the SIU’s preliminary inquiries, which included a review of video footage that captured the incident, Deputy Director O’Brien was satisfied that the investigation should be discontinued. It was clear that the woman lost her balance due to the icy weather conditions, with no outside interference. On this record, it was apparent that no officer was responsible for her injuries. There being nothing to investigate as far as the potential criminal liability of any police officer was concerned, the file has been closed.

If you or someone you know has been negatively affected by an incident under SIU investigation and would like support, the Affected Persons Program is here to help. You can reach us at 1-877-641-1897. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7, every day of the year.

The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the Director of the SIU must

  • consider whether the official has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
  • depending on the evidence, cause a criminal charge to be laid against the official where grounds exist for doing so, or close the file without any charges being laid
  • publicly report the results of its investigations

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Kristy Denette, siu.media@ontario.ca
SIU Communications/Service des communications, UES