Niagara Falls man wanted for aggravated assault

Niagara Regional Police say a man is in serious condition after he was beaten with a metal pipe in Niagara Falls Wednesday morning.

Police say they responded to a call just before 3 a.m. in the area of Ferguson and Hickson avenue. It’s alleged that a woman was assaulted and the male victim, a bystander, tried to come to her aid when he was attacked.

The suspect fled in a car. The woman was treated for minor injuries, the man was taken to an out of region hospital where he remains in serious condition.

35-year-old Layton Noel Stevens of Niagara Falls is wanted for assault and aggravated assault.

Stevens is described as having tattoos, including a Blue Jays right arm sleeve, he is about 5’11 with a medium fit build, brown hair, eyes and facial hair.

Detectives believe Stevens is purposely evading arrest and his current location is unknown.

Anyone who may have information about this incident or know the location of Stevens is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, extension 9994.