Attempted murder charge laid against 94-year-old in Ontario

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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