Calgary police have charged a man in connection to a random stabbing attack earlier this week in the city’s northeast.
Police were called to the 1300 block of Falconridge Drive N.E. after a woman reported a man was trying to break into her home at around 5:15 a.m. Monday.
The man reportedly forced his way through the front door and the woman and her mother fled the residence.
“The suspect entered the house and located a 63-year-old man who had been sleeping and began assaulting him,” police said.
The suspect was arrested when police arrived.
The assault victim suffered multiple stab wounds and was rushed to hospital in critical, life-threatening condition. As of Wednesday, his condition was listed as stable.
“The offender and victims are not known to each other and police believe that this was a random attack,” police said. “The motive is unknown at this time and police are not looking for any other suspects.”
Police have charged Emmanuel Sundae Iyoho, 37, of Calgary, with one count each of attempted murder, break and enter and assault with a weapon.
Police said Iyoho will appear in court on Wednesday.
With files from Slav Kornik
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