Police in Moncton make arrest after aggravated assault

Moncton police arrest man after aggravated assault One man is in hospital, and another has been arrested, after an assault in Moncton, N.B., Friday night.

One man is in hospital, and another has been arrested, after an assault in Moncton, N.B., Friday night.

RCMP responded to a residence in the 100 block of Lockhart Avenue in Moncton shortly after 9:30 p.m. Friday. An officer from the Codiac detachment of the RCMP confirmed there had been an aggravated assault.

Police said a 68-year-old-man from Moncton was transported to hospital but could not confirm the extent of his injuries.

RCMP arrested a 61-year-old man from Moncton after attending the scene with first responders including Ambulance New Brunswick.

The General Investigations Section (GIS), a serious crimes investigative support unit is participating in the ongoing investigation.

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