Hamilton Police have arrested a 36-year-old man for arson to a multi-unit apartment that occurred in February this year.

On Friday, February 10, 2023, at approximately 5:40 a.m., Hamilton Police and emergency partners responded to a multi-unit apartment fire at 40 Oxford St in Hamilton.

Through investigation, it was learned that an unknown male attempted to set fire with an incendiary device to the apartment building that houses over 197 units.    

A suspect was captured on video using a propane tank and blowtorch attachment to attack the utility room and set a fire. 

With the assistance of the public, Hamilton Police have arrested a 36-year-old man, Christopher Michael Norton for the following charges;

• Arson - Disregard for Human Life
• Possession Incendiary Material
• Mischief under $ 5,000 (Damaging Property)

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Sergeant George Gallant by calling 905-540-5085 or Detective Constable Shaun Fennessy by calling 905-540-3819.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Monday, January 15, 2018 shortly after 11:00 p.m. police were on location at 150 Sanford Avenue North responding to an unrelated call. Information was then received regarding a disturbance in the building. Investigation revealed a middle aged Hamilton man had been stabbed in the upper body by a 20 year old male from Hamilton. The accused is currently in police custody.

The victim has been transported to hospital with serious injuries. He is currently in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact the Central Investigation Branch at 905-546-4861.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

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P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Officer