A woman from Quebec is facing charges in an alleged daytime attack involving a volatile chemical thrown on a family member in Milton, Ont.
Halton Regional Police (HRPS) say a woman was approached by the accused Thursday just before 1:30 p.m. in the area of Syer Drive and Maxted Crescent.
“The suspect threw an unknown chemical onto the victim which caused severe burns to her face and body,” a HRPS spokesperson said in an email.
“The suspect then took the victim’s cell phone and fled the scene.”
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The victim, who was related to her attacker, was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition. She was in stable condition as of Wednesday with “life-altering injuries,” according to investigators.
The suspect, 57, was arrested in Montreal on Wednesday and faces charges tied to an aggravated assault with a noxious substance as well as robbery.
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