Update: Wanklin released from police custody

Sarnia Police said Kirk Allan Wanklin, the 52-year-old man charged with the attempted murder of Steve Lithgow back in Dec. 2011, was released from custody on Jun. 22 on a new recognizance of bail.

He was arrested on Apr. 26 in Windsor for Breach of Recognizance.

Wanklin pled guilty to the breach charge and no date has been set for the attempted murder charge.

Police said he will appear in court next on Jul. 17 on the attempted murder charge.

Lithgow remains hospitalized and is undergoing rehabilitation.

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