Guelph, Ont., man charged with attempted murder of his mother: police

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GUELPH - Police say a man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to kill his mother in Guelph, Ont., last week. 

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GUELPH – Police say a man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to kill his mother in Guelph, Ont., last week. 

Guelph police say officers responded to a call about a family dispute at an address near Edinburgh Road North and London Road West on Dec. 21. 

They say a woman in her 60s reported that she was assaulted and strangled. 

Police tape is shown in Toronto on Saturday, Jan 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
Police tape is shown in Toronto on Saturday, Jan 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Investigators say the victim was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. 

They say the woman’s 39-year-old son was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault with a weapon, two counts of assault causing bodily harm and breaching a probation order. 

The suspect is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2025. 

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