London police arrest wanted man related to King Street homicide

London police have arrested another man in connection with a homicide on King Street.

William Tombs, 41, of London, was arrested yesterday and remains in custody.

He is charged with manslaughter related to the death of 24-year-old Matthew Perry.

He is also charged with the following:

• Two counts of Forcible Confinement (in relation to Matthew Perry and the second victim;)

• One count of Kidnapping (in relation to the second victim;)

• One count of Assault with a Weapon (in relation to Matthew Perry;) and

• Two counts of Assault (in relation to Matthew Perry and the second victim;)

Tombs will appear in court to answer to the charges.

Allan Baptiste, 47, David George, 37, are also charged with manslaughter after police were called to 446 King St. just after 5 p.m. on Jan 6, 2017 in response to a person in medical distress.

Police say Perry was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at [phone] or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.

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