Woman injured after being attacked by male with sword in Brampton, police say

Peel police are investigating after a woman was injured in a sword attack in a Brampton neighbourhood on Nov. 28, 2020.

By News Staff

Posted November 28, 2020 3:41 pm.

Last Updated November 28, 2020 4:36 pm.

A woman has been injured after being attacked by a male with a sword in a Brampton neighbourhood Saturday, police said.

Police said they were called to the Centre Street and Woodward Avenue area at around 2:37 p.m. for a weapons call.

Officers found a woman with non-life-threatening injuries. She has been transported to a local hospital.

A male is in custody.

No other information has been released by the police at this time.

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