Man charged with aggravated assault in Middle Sackville

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MIDDLE SACKVILLE: A 33-year-old man faces charges following an aggravated assault incident on April 7 in Middle Sackville.

Halifax District RCMP say they responded at 9:20 p.m. to a complaint of a serious assault which occurred at a home on Sackville Dr. in Middle Sackville.

A 68-year-old man was found inside the home and has sustained serious life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital by EHS.

The suspect, a 33-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is facing charges of Aggravated Assault. The victim remains in hospital.

The investigation is ongoing and led by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Major Crime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division.