By Ian Holmes

Arrest made in south Nanaimo assault

Nov 29, 2016 | 3:05 PM

NANAIMO — Nanaimo RCMP have announced an arrest and charge of aggravated assault following an altercation at a south-end home.

Police say Ronald Robillard, 36, of Nanaimo is charged with aggravated assault following a Nov. 25 incident at a Haliburton Street home which sent a man, 52, to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Robillard was arrested without incident on Monday, according to RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien.

He says a weapon was used and that the victim sustained blunt force trauma.

O’Brien says the two men knew each other and no other arrests or charges are being considered.

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Robillard will remain in custody until a Dec. 7 court appearance in Nanaimo, according to O’Brien.