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BRAGG CREEK — An elderly woman is in hospital and her 19-year-old grandson is in custody after a sword attack at a home in Bragg Creek.

RCMP were called to River Drive N. in the hamlet about 45 kilometres west of Calgary just before 1 a.m. on Friday, after receiving reports that a woman had been attacked with a sword by another person living in the home.

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Police confirmed the victim and her alleged attacker are grandmother and grandson. RCMP said the victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where she remains in serious condition.

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A man who lives in the neighbourhood said the 19-year-old and his grandmother have a contentious relationship.

The man, who declined to be identified, said the young man also has a workshop on the property where he makes knives.

Forensic investigators could be seen moving around the property throughout the day and police say the investigation is still in its early stages.

Charges against the man have not yet been sworn.

– With files from the Canadian Press

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