Guelph police say a man has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault after an 80-year-old woman was found unconscious on a sidewalk Sunday morning.

Police say emergency crews were called to the scene in the city’s downtown just after 9:30 a.m., and the woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A suspect fled the scene before police arrived.

Authorities believe the woman and the suspect, a 34-year-old man, had previously met but were not close acquaintances.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow. The investigation is ongoing.

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