News Release
SIU Investigating Serious Injuries Suffered by Woman in Interaction with Hamilton Police Officers
Case Number: 21-OCI-357
Other News Releases Related to Case 21-OCI-357
SIU Discontinues Investigation into Broken Ankles Suffered by Woman in Hamilton
- At approximately 5:30 p.m. on October 22, 2021, officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence on Hilda Avenue.
- When police arrived, the woman fled and she was arrested a short distance away.
- The woman was taken to hospital where she was diagnosed with serious injuries.
If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call the Affected Persons Program General Referral Line at 1-877-641-1897 or click here for more information: siu.on.ca/en/apc.php
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (police officers as well as 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
Lisez ce communiqué en français.
Kristy Denette, siu.media@ontario.ca
SIU Communications/Service des communications, UES