A second man has been arrested following a murder in Malton.
Richard “Richie” Egan Stewart (pictured), 38, was killed on December 20.
Peel Police were called to a plaza at Brandon Gate Drive and Darcel Avenue shortly before 2:30am, where they found Stewart suffering from a knife wound.
He was transported to a local hospital, but died later that morning.
Stewart’s death marks the region’s 21st homicide of 2009.
One suspect was arrested four days later. Carol Martin, 55, of no fixed addressed, was charged with second degree murder.
On Thursday, Oliver Willis Sr., 64, was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
The investigation is still ongoing.
If you can help, call police
905-453-2121, ext. 3205 or Peel Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous
1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also leave your message online
www.peelcrimestoppers.ca, or by texting
“PEEL”, followed by your tip, to CRIMES (274637).