A 53-year-old man is facing multiple charges including two counts of attempted murder after an alleged assault on two children, a boy and a girl, in a North York home Saturday afternoon.
Toronto police said they rushed to the area of Jane St. and Steeles Ave. W. just after 3 p.m. for reports of an assault. It is alleged the suspect was at home with the children, both under 10.
Police said he allegedly struck the children on the head with a hammer, then choked them. Both children were taken to Sick Kids Hospital in life-threatening condition. They are expected to make a full recovery.
The man has also been charged with two counts of assault with weapon, two counts of overcoming resistance by choking or suffocation, possession of a weapon, and two counts of uttering threats.
The suspect’s identity was not released to protect the identity of the children, police said.
He will appear in court at 1000 Finch Ave. W. on Thursday at 10 a.m.
from Toronto Star https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2017/10/10/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-two-children-injured-in-assault.html
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