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London Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Robert Ashley Williams in relation to the May 26, 2018, homicide of Dereck Szaflarski. Last Saturday at approximately 2:30 am, members of the London Police Service responded to the area of Richmond and Piccadilly streets for a report of an altercation. On arrival they located Szaflarski, 27, with serious injuries. He was transported to hospital by EMS where he was later pronounced dead.
After the altercation, the suspect fled the scene in a white vehicle prior to police arrival. The vehicle was recovered north of the city and has been returned to London for examination.
35-year-old Robert Ashley Williams, of London, is charged by way of warrant with second-degree murder.
Williams is not in custody and police are requesting the assistance of the public in locating him.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident or with information in relation to Williams’ whereabouts is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com
