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Psychological assessment extended for man accused of trying to kill his parents

Mar 16, 2018 | 3:10 PM

LETHBRIDGE – An extension has been granted for the psychological assessment of a 28-year-old Lethbridge man, who is accused of trying to kill his parents.

Due to circumstances in the case, Lethbridge News Now is not naming the accused at this time. He faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault.

With the assistance of duty counsel Friday morning, Mar. 16, it was explained that another 30 days is needed for the assessment, which is examining the man’s fitness to stand trial and criminal responsibility.

Lethbridge Police say they responded to a report of an assault at a west side home around 2:40 a.m. on Feb. 11. Following an investigation, they say a 72-year-old man and 62-year-old woman were asleep in their bed, when a man entered the room, stabbed them, then fled the scene.

The male victim suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, while the female victim was treated on scene by EMS.

Police arrested a suspect a short distance away and took him into custody without incident.

The man is scheduled to make his next court appearance Apr. 16.