A soldier from Britain who is in the Canadian Army has been accused of seriously hurting a businessman in downtown Toronto. He has been charged with a serious crime called second degree murder.
Craig Gibson, a 28-year-old police officer, was taken into custody after the police were notified about a problem on a street in Canada’s biggest city around 11. 25pm on August 28.
According to Toronto Police, Brett Sheffield, who was hurt very badly, received immediate medical attention at the scene to try and save his life. He was then taken to the hospital.
The person from Manitoba who started a company called NextGen Drainage Solutions in 2011, who was 38 years old, passed away two days after the accident.
Gibson, who is said to be from Dalry in Ayrshire, was supposed to go to the Toronto Regional Bail Centre at 10am on Monday.
The decision from the hearing has not been shared with the public.
According to an article in the Mail Online, Gibson is a soldier in a military unit called The Highlanders, which is part of the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
According to comments from military sources, the news website said that he is accused of hitting Mr Sheffield in the jaw only one time.
A representative from the British Army said that a British soldier has been arrested and charged by the Toronto Police in Canada for second degree murder.
We are thinking about the victim’s family during this sad time.
‘We cannot say more because Canadian authorities are currently investigating the matter. ‘
NextGen Drainage expressed on social media that they greatly miss Mr Sheffield, and his absence is strongly felt by the community, the company, and his wide network of friends and colleagues.
Brett really cares about making everyone feel important and loved, and this will keep inspiring us.
We are taking comfort in our shared promise to make sure Brett’s memory continues to do well.
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