Elderly woman in critical condition after violent assault in Oshawa

A Durham Regional Police cruiser. Photo: Durham police/Twitter.

By Michael Talbot

Posted June 26, 2023 1:51 pm.

Last Updated June 26, 2023 2:47 pm.

Durham Regional Police have arrested a 37-year-old man after an elderly woman was critically injured in a violent assault in Oshawa on Saturday.

Officers were called to a residence on Bermuda Court at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday after reports of an argument.

Once on scene, police located a 72-year-old woman with significant injuries.

She was rushed to a Toronto-area trauma centre where she remains in life-threatening condition.

“A male was on scene when officers arrived and was taken into custody,” Durham police stated in a release. “During the arrest two officers received minor injuries and were treated at a local area hospital.

The accused also suffered non-disclosed injuries, which are being investigated by the Special Investigations Unit.

Sean Carter, 37, of Oshawa is facing charges of aggravated assault and assault a peace officer.

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