Homicide detectives investigating after assault victim dies

A man found unconscious after a "serious assault" near StinsonStreet and Victoria Avenue South earlier this week died in hospital Friday, and police homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.

The victim was40-year-old William McConvilleofHamilton, police say.

The incidentprompted a hold and secure alarm at a central Hamilton school Tuesday.

Police didn't release any more information about suspects, but said Tuesday they were searching for two suspects.

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The victim was found unconscious in the area of Victoria Avenue South andStinsonStreet around 11:05 a.m. Tuesday.