Attempted murder charges laid after vicious attack in Shelburne, Ont.
A vicious attack in the middle of the night has left a victim with serious injuries.
Provincial police were called to a home on Simon Street in Shelburne on Thursday at 2:25 a.m.
Police are releasing few details about the victim. However, police said they found the person suffering from serious injuries and brought the individual to a local hospital.
A 51-year-old man was charged with:
- Attempt to commit murder
- Aggravated assault
- Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence
- Disguise with intent
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Mischief under $5,000
- Possession of opioids
The accused was brought to the Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police detachment, where he is being held pending a bail hearing.
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There is believed to be no public safety risk, as investigators do not consider this to be a random incident.
The investigation is ongoing by members of the Dufferin Crime Unit.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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