UPDATE: murder suspect apprehended

UPDATE murder suspect apprehended

A 20-year-old male wanted for second degree murder has been taken into custody by Brantford Police.

In a press release issued at 1:45 pm Saturday, police said that based on a tip from an alert citizen, 20-year-old Nicholas Craig was apprehended.

Murder suspect Nicholas Craig, age 20 has been apprehended by Brantford Police
Murder suspect Nicholas Craig, age 20 has been apprehended by Brantford Police

Officers responded to the vicinity of Cayuga and Superior Streets at about 9:30 am Saturday where they located a male stabbing victim.

Despite life-saving efforts, the victim died of his injuries.

The suspect fled the scene on foot and was seen wearing a Burberry-style jacket, zip-up black Louis Vuitton shirt, Nike track pants, and red Nike shoes.

Police say the victim and suspect were known to each other.

Anyone who may have video footage from the area, or information that would assist in the investigation is asked to call Brantford Police at 519-756-7050.

Anonymous tips can be made by calling Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/

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