ORLEANS COUNTY/Albion/ Man facing attempted murder charge after altercation

On June 9, 2017, the Albion Police Department and COVA Ambulance were dispatched to an apartment building located at 175 North Main Street in the Village of Albion for a report person injured following a physical altercation.

Albion Police Department Officers arrived on scene and found a 53-year-old male with severe head injuries. The victim was transported to the Medina Memorial Hospital by COVA Ambulance and then transferred to Buffalo General Hospital by Mercy Flight.

The Albion Police Department investigation indicated that the victim was assaulted by Wesley Askew Jr., 49, who is an acquaintance of the victim.

(Wesley Askew Jr.)

Both Askew and the victim reside at 175 North Main Street.

The victim is currently listed in critical condition. His name is being withheld pending family notification.

Askew is charged with assault 2nd, a D-felony, assault 1st, a B-felony, attempted murder 2nd, an A-felony and is currently in the Orleans County Jail on $250,000.00 bail.

Askew is to return to the Town of Albion Court on June 14, 2017 at 9:00am for a preliminary hearing.

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