Toronto man sought in hammer attack during argument arrested

Published Aug 26, 2024 • Last updated Aug 26, 2024 • < 1 minute read

Warren Dwyer is accused of attempted murder in a hammer attack. Photo by Handout

Three weeks after a hammer attack sent a man to hospital, Toronto Police have made an arrest.

According to cops, on Aug. 3 around 9:10 a.m., officers were called about unknown trouble in the Queen St. W. and King St. W. area.

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Police say the suspect and victim got into an argument and the suspect assaulted the victim with a hammer.

The victim fled the scene and went to hospital with serious injuries.

No other information on the victim was provided.

In a press release on Monday, cops said Warren Dwyer, 44, of Toronto, was arrested Sunday.

He is charged with attempt murder and assault with a weapon.

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