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Londoner charged with attempted murder after “serious assault” on Frances Street

A 46-year old London man has been charged with one count of attempted murder after a “serious assault” incident in east London Monday evening.

London police launched an investigation after being called to a Frances Street address — east of the Western Fair District — at 10:20 p.m. Monday. At the scene they found a woman suffering from life-threatening injuries.

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The woman was brought to hospital for treatment and a man was brought into police custody a short distance away.

Dennis George, 46, has been charged in relation to the incident, though the London Police Service’s forensic identification division will “continue to investigate,” a release from the service said.

Further information regarding the identity of the victim and suspect has not been released as officials say their investigation is in its early stages.

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If anyone has information about the case they’re asked to contact London Police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

With files from Jess Brady.

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