A 67-year-old man is recovering from multiple injuries to his face and body after what Comox Valley RCMP are calling "a brutal and senseless assault on a vulnerable member of our community."

The incident took place in Lewis Park near downtown Courtenay, B.C., around 11:35 a.m. on Sunday.

The accused is a 29-year-old with multiple assault charges and one conviction dating back to 2019. RCMP say he is known to police and has been charged with aggravated assault and robbery.

He remains in custody pending his next court appearance.

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