Female in Life-Threatening Condition After Violent Domestic Assault

A male is in custody and one female is in life-threatening condition after a violent Intimate Partner Violence assault at a residence in Clarington.

On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members from East Division responded to a residence in Clarington for an assist ambulance call. Officers attended and located a female victim suffering from obvious signs of trauma.

The victim was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre and is currently in life-threatening condition. A male inside the residence was arrested.

A 36-year-old male from Clarington is charged with: Aggravated Assault

He was held for a bail hearing.

The name of the accused has been withheld to protect the identity of the victim.

Intimate Partner Violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, financial, and psychological abuse. It knows no boundaries and can impact people of all ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This incident serves as a crucial reminder that we must come together as a community to support those affected by domestic violence and work towards creating safer environments for everyone.

If you or anyone you know is a victim of Intimate Partner Violence please reach out for help.

For information and resources available please visit:

https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/intimate-partner-violence/

Anyone with any new information is asked to contact D/Cst Gomez of the Intimate Partner Violence Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5391

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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