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Brampton man charged with attempted murder after wife taken to hospital in critical condition: police

Police say emergency crews were called to the home before 4:30 p.m. on Monday. John Hanley / Global News

Peel Regional Police say a 64-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman, who was identified by officers as the accused’s wife, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A police spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to a home in the Checkerberry Crescent and Serenity Lane area, near Highway 410 and Bovaird Drive East, just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

It’s unclear what type of injuries the woman sustained, but the spokesperson said Peel Paramedics took the woman to hospital in critical condition.

Police said a man, who hasn’t been identified, was taken into custody a short time later.

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Officers said no other suspects were being sought in connection with the incident.

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