London police make arrest in death of Simcoe man

London police have laid manslaughter charges after the death of a Simcoe man over the weekend.

Police say 18-year-old Gabriel Neil of Simcoe suffered serious injuries in an assault in the area of Western Road and Sarnia Road around 2 a.m. Saturday. He was taken to hospital in critical condition.

London police were investigating the assault when Neil succumbed to his injuries.

Police said 21-year-old Aliyan Ahmed of London has been charged with one count of manslaughter.

Police are still investigating.

Maria Iqbal is a Hamilton-based reporter at The Spectator covering aging. Reach her via email: miqbal@thespec.com.