An elderly woman had to be taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries after an unprovoked attack in downtown Windsor Tuesday.
Officers were called to the area of Ouellette Avenue and University Avenue around 7 a.m.
They learned a person attacked the 84-year-old woman, causing her to fall to the ground. Witnesses in the area yelled at the suspect and he took off.
Officers got a description of the suspect and his last direction of travel.
They caught up with a 37-year-old man who was charged with aggravated assault.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
