Following new information from the community, York Regional Police have made a new arrest and withdrawn murder charges laid against the husband of a Vaughan woman found stabbed in a burning house last week.
Investigators uncovered additional evidence that led to the arrest of Ahmad Shekeb Askarzada, 43, on Sept. 29 for the homicide of Naheed Askaryar, 64, police said. He is charged with first degree murder and arson endangering life.
Charges against the victim's husband, Mohammad Askaryar, 71, have been withdrawn.
On Friday, Sept. 23 at approximately 7:45 p.m., police was called to assist Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services for a structure fire in the area of Parktree Drive and Lucena Crescent.
When officers arrived on scene, they located an unresponsive female victim inside the residence. She was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email the Homicide Unit here, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online.
