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An aggravated assault charge against a 37-year-old man has been upgraded to manslaughter after the victim of a beating on Carillon Street last month died.
William Brown is charged in connection with the death of Mikael Arjani, 34, of Ottawa, the Ottawa Police Service said in a news release issued Wednesday.
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On May 4, patrol officers responded to a call about an unresponsive man found between Hannah and Baribeau streets at about 5 a.m.
OTTAWA Ottawa police say a 37-year-old man is now charged with manslaughter after the victim in an assault in Vanier last month died from their injuries. At approximately 4 a.m. on May 4, police responded to a call about a man found unresponsive in the area of Carillon Street, between Hannah and Baribeau Streets. Police say the victim, 34-year-old Mikael Arjani of Ottawa, was found with extensive injuries. On Tuesday, he died in hospital due to his injuries. William Brown, 37, of Ottawa was initially charged with aggravated assault. Brown is now charged with manslaughter. Police say the investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5493.