A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after allegedly being stabbed by his son in a west Edmonton home Wednesday morning, according to Edmonton police.
Police responded to an assault complaint near Gariepy Crescent and 172 Street in the Callingwood area around 7:40 a.m.
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It was reported to police that a 26-year-old man allegedly broke into a home and assaulted his 53-year-old father.
The injured man was treated and transported to hospital with serious injuries, which appeared to be stab wounds, police said.
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The suspect ran away from the home on foot and was caught a short time later on an ETS bus, where police arrested him.
Edmonton police said the motive behind the attack is unknown at this time, but the 26-year-old is facing charges of aggravated assault, possession of a weapon and break and enter.
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