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Suspect arrested after man in his 60s found in life-threatening condition at residence east of Toronto

Source: Durham Regional Police Service Source: Durham Regional Police Service
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Police have arrested a suspect after a man in his 60s was found with life-threatening injuries following an assault in Courtice on Thursday.

According to the Durham Regional Police Service, officers were called to a residence on Cousins Court on Thursday where they found the man believed to have been injured as a result of an assault. He was transported to a Toronto trauma centre in life-threatening condition.

After collecting witness information, police said they could “confidently” identify the suspect as 22-year-old Anthony Oliveira, believed to be driving a 2009 Chevy Uplander with the license plate ‘AWED 910.’

Police could not confirm if there was a relationship between the victim and Oliveira.

Just after 9 p.m. on Thursday, police announced they had placed Oliveira into custody and that further information would follow.

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