Vancouver Police are investigating after a senior was attacked, allegedly with a hammer, in his suite in a West End apartment.
It happened just after 4 p.m. in Sunset Towers at 1655 Barclay Street. The victim suffered a severe head injury, but according to police he is in stable condition.
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Another person who lived in the building was arrested by police and remains in custody.
According to Mark Haggerty, a resident of the building, the victim was hit in the head by a hammer and police used a taser on the suspect.
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Haggerty added that the victim is a quiet man who had lived in the building for several years, but is well-liked by other residents.
Vancouver Police say an investigation into the incident has begun.
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