Halton Regional Police say a real-estate deal gone sour was the precipitator of a swarming that saw three Brampton men viciously beaten with bats and sticks on the Halton/Brampton border Wednesday morning.

And they have now issued an arrest warrant for Rankirat Singh, 20, of Brampton. He is a suspect in the beating

He is wanted on two charges of aggravated assault and one count of assault causing bodily harm.

Two of the victims, aged 28 and 26, remain in hospital recovering from head injuries. They are both in serious but stable condition, according to police. A third victim, aged 27, is recovering at home.

There are multiple outstanding suspects Halton police are working to identify, according to Det. Const. Dylan Price of the One District Criminal Investigations Bureau. Investigators have reports of anywhere from eight to 20 others possibly being involved.

Police say one of the victims had arranged a real estate deal, and had been given a deposit, allegedly paid by Singh.

But the property owner decided against the lease deal, and the victim arranged a meeting to return the deposit, just after midnight, according to police. Price said police are not revealing where that meeting had been scheduled to take place.

The victim took two friends with him, but when they arrived, they saw several men with what appeared to be sticks and bats, according to police.

They tried to escape in their pickup truck, but at a red light at Winston Churchill Boul. and Steeles Ave., they were surrounded and beaten.

Police raided a Brampton house Thursday and seized two vehicles they allege were involved in the attack, and several “sticks and a baton,” according to a news release.

Police said the public is helping in the investigation, and they released a message for the wanted man:

“To Mr. Singh and the individuals involved, contact a lawyer and arrange for your safe surrender to investigators,” said Det. Sgt. Dave Costantini. “The investigation is ongoing and police wish to thank the members of the public and media who have provided vital information regarding this investigation.”

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Anyone with information is asked to call Acting Detective Dylan Price of the Halton Regional Police Service One District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2422.

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