The OPP has charged a 42-year-old from Bancroft with manslaughter following an assault that took place several months ago.
Police say on March 8th officers responded to a report of an assault at a home in Bancroft.
A 69-year-old male was transported to hospital by ambulance where he was later pronounced deceased.
As a result of the investigation, Timothy Gunter has now been charged with manslaughter, assault causing bodily harm and breach of probation.
The accused remains in custody with a court date on July 23rd.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers.