Arrest warrant issued for assault suspect

Posted Dec 21, 2016 04:54:42 PM.

Last Updated Dec 22, 2016 04:16:14 AM.

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OTTAWA – Police need your help locating a suspect from an assault connected to a stand-off in Vanier.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Mathew Land, 34.

He’s wanted on nine charges — including gun charges. Police say Land should be considered armed and dangerous.

On Tuesday, December 20, 2016, tactical officers blocked off streets in the area of the 200 block of Desrosiers Street around 10:30 a.m., in response to a reported assault.

Two people were hospitalized with unspecified injuries.

Anyone with information regarding is asked to call Ottawa Police’s Central Criminal Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

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