Victoria seniors attacked after approaching man lighting grass on fire
CTV
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.
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 incident unfolded in front of the building in the 1300-block of Fort Street just after 7 p.m.
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.
She said the suspect and the victims did not know each other.
“It was a random attack, and it’s very troubling for us and for the community to hear this,” Healy said.
Police said the suspect fled on foot, but was arrested a short distance away.