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Police investigating homicide in Brantford

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Global News File

A man is dead after a violent assault in Brantford.

Brantford police say they responded to reports of a man who had been assaulted in the area of William Street at about 11:30 p.m. on Friday night.

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When they arrived, they found a man suffering from serious injuries. He was taken to Brantford General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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His identity is not being released, as his family has yet to be notified.

Police confirm they’re investigating the death as a homicide.

So far, there is no information on how the man was killed or whether police have identified any possible suspects.

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