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Toronto Suspect Charged With Manslaughter in Death of British Expat Luke Kellett-Smith

Police say the investigation continues with no confirmed prior link between the men.

Overview

  • Police report the 34-year-old collapsed after being struck twice during a 1:20 a.m. confrontation on December 28 near Front Street West and University Avenue.
  • Officers say the assailant fled but was arrested the same day, identifying the suspect as Benard Emeka Oneh, 30, of Richmond Hill.
  • An initial aggravated assault charge was upgraded to manslaughter after Kellett-Smith died in hospital on December 31.
  • Authorities say Oneh appeared in court on January 5, with proceedings noted at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre.
  • Friends have launched a GoFundMe to repatriate Kellett-Smith’s body to the UK and help with funeral costs, raising more than £27,000.