1 person sent to hospital after reported assault in downtown Perth

Ontario municipal leaders call for action amid several temporary ER closures

The ER at the hospital in. Five days after a COVID outbreak closed its emergency department frustration was growing in Perth on Monday over. Mayor says health-care system unraveling as ER remains closed

One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a reported assault in downtown Perth early Sunday morning.

The Perth Police Service said officers responded to a disturbance on Gore Street just before 3 a.m. When they arrived, they found a victim suffering from serious injuries.

The victim was taken to hospital and is currently in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived.

The Perth Police Service is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 613-267-1944 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

This is the second reported assault in downtown Perth in recent weeks. On Aug. 13, a man was stabbed in the neck outside a bar on Foster Street.

The Perth Police Service is urging residents to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity to police.

Conclusion

The number of temporary emergency room closures in Ontario is growing, and municipal leaders are calling for action. The ER at the Perth hospital has been closed for five days due to a COVID outbreak, and the mayor says the health-care system is unraveling.

The Ontario government has said it is working to address the issue, but municipal leaders say more needs to be done. They are calling for increased funding for hospitals and more support for health-care workers.

The temporary ER closures are putting a strain on the health-care system and making it difficult for people to access the care they need. The government needs to take action to address this issue and ensure that everyone in Ontario has access to quality health care.