Two men have been charged with assault after allegedly attacking another man behind an elementary school in Brampton on Tuesday morning.

Peel Regional Police were called to Pauline Vanier Catholic Elementary School at around 12:42 a.m.

Police found a man, 44, unconscious behind the school, with obvious signs of physical trauma, said Peel police Const. Rachel Gibbs.

The man was rushed to a trauma centre in Toronto.

Gibbs said they have arrested two men, who allegedly assaulted the victim following a dispute over stolen property.

Gurmail Sandhar, 46, of Brampton, and Jashan Sharma, 19, of Mississauga, are charged with aggravated assault and forcible confinement.

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