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Burnaby senior seriously injured in Central Park attack, no arrests made

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Burnaby RCMP release details about vicious Central Park attack
WATCH: RCMP are releasing new details about a person of interest wanted in connection with the vicious assault on a 73-year-old man. – Jul 17, 2018

A 73-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after a vicious attack in Burnaby’s Central Park.

RCMP say it happened around 9 p.m. Sunday night and they’re still on the lookout for a suspect.

WATCH: Senior attacked in Burnaby park

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Senior attacked in Burnaby park

The senior was walking alone in the park when it happened on a path close to 5889 Patterson Avenue.

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He was taken to hospital with what initially thought were minor injuries, but police say they turned out to be much more serious and are life-altering.

According to some witnesses a young male was seen running towards the Patterson SkyTrain Station.

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He is described as being non-white, slim build, about 5-feet 9-inches tall, between the ages of 14 and 18, and was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and possibly a red cap.

RCMP say it’s not clear what sparked the attack.

Wednesday is the first anniversary of Marrisa Shen’s murder in Central Park.

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