Brantford police have arrested and charged a 37-year-old male with attempted murder.
Officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend an English Lane residence after receiving a report of an injured female who had arrived at the hospital suffering from life-threatening stab wounds at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Officers attended the residence, where they located the accused who was taken into custody by officers without incident.
The accused and the victim were known to each other. This incident has been classified as an Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)-related incident. No threat to public safety exists as a result of this incident.
As a result, a 37-year-old male resident of Brantford stands charged with one count of attempted murder, one count of possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, two counts of disobeying court orders and two counts of failure to comply with judicial release contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
What is Intimate Partner Violence?
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is any behaviour within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological, or sexual harm to those in the relationship.
An intimate relationship can be defined as legally married, separated, or divorced partners, current or former common-law or dating partners. It can occur in either heterosexual or same-sex relationships. It is very difficult for victims to disclose, often due to fear of criticism or alienation from family, or a lack of confidence in the ability of community agencies to provide services. It is suspected that IPV for males, LGBTQI, Indigenous and visible minorities is even more underreported. Victim Services of Brant provides support to anyone affected by crime and tragic events.
IPV is not limited to actions that meet criminal code definitions, for example: financial abuse, isolation from family or friends or monitoring cell phone and social media accounts.
IPV is the most common form of violence against women in Canada. Please see this link for information on Safety Planning.
In Ontario there is a domestic or sexual violence job-protected leave of absence. It provides up to 10 days and 15 weeks in a calendar year of time off to be taken for specific purposes when an employee or an employee’s child has experienced or been threatened with domestic or sexual violence. For more information and eligibility please visit The Ontario Government.
Victims of Intimate Partner Violence may be eligible for benefits from the Victim Quick Response Program+. For more information, please contact Victim Services of Brant 519-752-3140 www.victimservicesbrant.on.ca
