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1 charged in assault at Wetaskiwin shelter [Video]

Charges have been laid in an incident that seriously injured a man at a shelter south of Edmonton last month.

On Aug. 13, emergency crews were called to the Hope Mission shelter in Wetaskiwin for a report of an injured man.

A 32-year-old man with serious head injuries was flown to hospital in serious, life-threatening condition.

On Sept. 4 a person was arrested at a home on Samson Cree Nation in connection with the case.

The 36-year-old has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Wetaskiwin court on Oct. 1.

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