Man, 91, charged with attempted murder in intimate partner violence case: OPP

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October 17, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.·1 min read

OPP say the accused and the victim were known to each other. (OPP/X - image credit)

A 91-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in what police say was a case of domestic abuse.

OPP say just before 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, officers and EMS came to a house in Leamington in response to a report of intimate partner violence.

The victim and the accused were sent to hospital with what police say were non-life-threatening injuries.

Police haven't disclosed any information about the victim, other than to say the victim and the accused knew each other.

The 91-year-old, who is from Leamington, was charged with attempted murder and held pending a bail hearing.

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