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A 30-year-old man is accused of nearly killing another man during a robbery in Brampton last month.
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The assailant, who was a “stranger” to the victim, approached from behind with “an edged weapon” and attacked the man, police said in a statement released Saturday, explaining the attacker then took off with property belonging to the victim.
“The victim was transported to a trauma center with life-threatening severe injuries, including slash and stab wounds,” police said. “Fortunately, he survived the attack and is recovering.”
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Investigators subsequently identified a suspect an executed two search warrants on Thursday – one at a Brampton residence, the other at a Toronto residence.
As a result, the suspect was arrested.
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Stephen McCallum, of Brampton, is charged with attempted murder and robbery.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call police at 905-453-2121, ext. 2233, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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