Man facing charges after senior seriously assaulted in Truro, N.S., apartment

A Truro Police Service vehicle is seen in this file photo.

A man is facing charges after a senior was assaulted in Truro, N.S., late Monday night.

Truro Police Service was called to a disturbance at an apartment on Prince Street around 11:50 p.m.

Police say they arrested a 48-year-old man at the scene for aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and damage to property.

The victim, a 79-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was treated by paramedics.

Police say both men are known to each other and the incident was not random.

The suspect was held in police custody overnight and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning.

Officers are currently at the apartment as they continue to gather evidence and process the scene.

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