Two seniors were assaulted in Victoria on Wednesday evening after they approached a man who was lighting grass on fire in front of their apartment building, the Victoria Police Department said.
The suspect allegedly struck a 67-year-old woman in the face and pushed a 66-year-old man to the ground. He attempted to strike a third person but was unsuccessful, police said.
The woman was taken to hospital with “serious and life-altering injuries,” VicPD Const. Terri Healy told CTV News.“It was a random attack, and it’s very troubling for us and for the community to hear this,” Healy said.He is now facing aggravated assault and assault charges and was held in custody pending a court appearance.
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