Late Wednesday, police arrested two men they say are responsible for the death of William McConville, a 40-year-old man who was the victim of a "serious assault" last Tuesday and died Friday from his injuries.

Police arrested a 33-year-old man and a 27-year-old man on Wednesday. They're expected to appear in court Thursday on charges of second-degree murder.

Police teams have arrested 2 men who now face 2nd degree murder charges in relation to William McConville homicide investigation <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CstWelton?src=hash">#CstWelton</a> —@HamiltonPolice

The victim was found unconscious in the area of Victoria Avenue South and Stinson Street around 11:05 a.m.

At the time police spokesman Stephen Welton couldn't exactly say how he was injured, but did say the man didn't have any stab wounds.

St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School was temporarily placed in a "hold and secure" situation from 11:35 a.m. to 12:40 a.m.