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- CTV News
Dirt bike rider assaulted with shovel along Burlington trail: police
Police say they are searching for a suspect who allegedly struck a passing dirt bike rider with a shovel on a trail in Burlington. Halton Regional Police say the incident occurred at around 5 p.m. on June 22 on a rural property near Cedar Springs Road and Grand Boulevard. According to police, a young male was riding his dirt bike in the area when he observed an unknown male at the side of the trail. 'As the victim slowed to pass he was struck in the arm by a shovel and tackled by the male suspect causing the victim to fall to the ground,' police said in a news release issued Monday. The verbal argument ensued and the suspect took off on a blue dirt bike, police said. The victim was not physically injured. The suspect has been described by police as a white male with a brown moustache who was dressed in dark clothing and wearing a baseball cap. Police said the area is 'known to be frequented by dirt bike riders,' and investigators are asking anyone who may be able to identify the suspect to contact Const. Chase Gourley, of 3 District Burlington, at
CTV News
19-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Halton paramedics ‘seek medical attention' amid growing workplace abuse
Toronto Watch Halton paramedic's chief spoke to CTV's Pauline Chan about the abusive situations they are increasingly experiencing in the course of their duties.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
2 suspects sought after townhouse units in Burlington intentionally set on fire for the 2nd time
A Halton Regional Police cruiser is seen in this undated photo. Halton police are looking for two suspects after several townhouses in Burlington were deliberately set on fire for the second time early Friday morning. Emergency services were called to a Branthaven Homes development on Turnberry Road near Appleby Line and Taywood Drive at 2 a.m. Police said two suspects had attended the area and doused recently completed townhouse units in gasoline. The suspects also splashed gasoline on an occupied unit. Police said the pair then lit the gasoline and fled the scene. The occupants of the one home were able to escape and did not sustain physical injuries, police said. Fire crews arrived and shortly contained the flames. 'These same units were targeted for an arson in October of 2024,' police said in a news release on Friday. Police have limited descriptions of the suspects, who they say are males dressed in all black with face coverings and hoods. They are asking anyone with information, including dashcam and surveillance footage between the hours of 12:45 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on July 11, to call 905-825-4777 ext. 2316 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
At least 3 suspects wanted following armed bank robbery in Acton
Multiple suspects are wanted following an armed robbery at a bank in Acton earlier this week. Halton police say on July 10, at around 4:30 p.m., three people entered a Tandia Financial Credit Union at 350 Queen Street near Churchill Road South. They say one of the suspects was armed with a handgun. Police say once inside, the three suspects 'confronted several bank employees and two adult customers who were directed to an office where they had their hands tied.' A quantity of cash was stolen and the three people fled in a waiting vehicle. One employee sustained minor injuries after being struck in the head with the handgun, police say. The first of three suspects is described as a Black male with a small build and wearing dark-coloured clothing, a face covering, and an orange construction vest. He was the one with the handgun police say. The second suspect is also described by police as a Black male with a thin build and wearing dark-coloured clothing, a face covering, and an orange construction vest and was carrying two reusable shopping bags. The third suspect is described as a male with a thin build, and was similarly wearing dark-coloured clothing, a face covering, and an orange construction vest. Police say the suspect vehicle is described as a blue sedan, which is believed to have been driven by a fourth suspect. Anyone who may have security or dash cam video from the area between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
Thieves ransack club steal thousands of pounds worth of equipment
A community sports club has been left reeling after thieves broke into their premises and made off with thousands of pounds worth of equipment. Moorfield Tigers ARLFC contacted police to report a break-in at their storage building on Sunday evening. The Widnes club revealed that approximately £10k worth of gear, used for training sessions and match days, was stored in the building at the time of the incident. This inventory had been accumulated over several years through donations and fundraising efforts. A spokesperson for Moorfield Tigers expressed shock at the theft, saying eyewitnesses had seen a group of youths vandalising the building and removing items. READ MORE: Police chase footage shows growing problem on city streets READ MORE: Man, 33, could have months to live after complaining of back pain He said: "We arrived shortly after the incident to find extensive damage, with much of our equipment either destroyed or stolen. We are currently assessing the full extent of the loss, as well as the significant cost of replacing these vital items." Describing the incident as a 'devastating setback for our club', he continued: "Nearly all of the equipment had been purchased through years of tireless fundraising by volunteers, players, and supporters. We are urging anyone with information to come forward. All details will be passed to the police to assist with their ongoing investigation." Moorfield Tigers is a well-known name in the Halton sporting community, offering opportunities for players of all skill levels across various age groups to get involved. The spokesperson expressed gratitude to the volunteers who promptly arrived at the scene to help secure the club's remaining equipment. He said: "Widnes Moorfield Tigers has worked relentlessly over the past five years to bring sports and Rugby back to this club, following the closure of Moorfield Sports and Social club. "We have little, but everything we do have has been earned through determination, sacrifice, and community spirit. This act of vandalism is not just an attack on property, it's a blow to a club that has fought hard to survive and thrive." A representative from Cheshire Police added: "At around 6.30pm on Sunday, July 6, police were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Chorleys Lane, Widnes. "The caller reported a group of youths had broken into the property and caused damage." Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information was asked to contact Cheshire Police via or call 101 quoting IML 2127351. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter. Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here. Follow us on X @LivECHONews or on Bluesky @ - official Liverpool ECHO accounts - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.
