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Attempted Murder Charge Laid Against 94-Year-Old In Ontario

The Canadian Press, 27 Jan, 2017 12:47 PM
    HAMILTON — A 94-year-old Ontario man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking people with a machete.
     
    Hamilton police say they were called to a home in Carlisle, Ont. on Wednesday evening.
     
    There they say officers found the suspect was allegedly using a machete to attack people inside the home.
     
    They say two people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
     
    Michael Yole is charged with attempted murder and two counts of assault with a weapon.

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