Hamilton man accused of tried homicide launched in error

A 23-year-old Hamilton man going through an tried homicide cost was launched from custody in error after making a court docket look in Burlington.

Article content material

Halton Regional Police stated they’re turning to the general public to assist find Nana-Yaw Asante, who’s accused by Ontario Provincial Police of a number of offences together with tried homicide with a firearm.

A warrant is being sought by police in Halton for the offence of unlawfully at giant after cops stated Asante attended a Burlington court docket on Thursday for an unrelated matter. He was subsequently launched from custody in error, cops stated.

Asante is described as Black, 5-foot-5 and 145 kilos with black hair and brown eyes.

If Asante is seen in public, police warn to not strategy him and name 911 as a substitute.

Cops say they’re encouraging him to retain a lawyer and phone Halton Regional Police.

Anybody with info relating to this investigation is requested to contact the on obligation 1 District Workers Sergeant at 905-825-4747 ext. 2410.

Suggestions may also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on-line at haltoncrimestoppers.ca.