Man, 85, beaten and robbed in Abbotsford, B.C., suspect is arrested

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Police say a 19-year-old man is in custody and faces charges after a violent attack on an 85-year-old man in Abbotsford, B.C.

A police statement says officers were called Sunday to a report of a young man seen hitting and robbing an elderly male.

Bystanders saw the attack and followed the suspect who ran into traffic and was hit by a passing vehicle, but he was still able to escape.

Officers later found the man hiding in some bushes in a nearby ravine.

Police say the victim sustained serious injuries, including broken teeth and lacerations to his face.

Brandon Janveaux is accused of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2019.