Calgary man seriously injured in assault during break-and-enter

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was assaulted during a break-and-enter in southwest Calgary.

Police were called to the 600 block of 68th Avenue S.W. just after 6:30 p.m. where they found the victim suffering serious injuries.

He was rushed to hospital by ambulance with a police escort, where he remained Thursday evening. Police said Friday his condition has been upgraded to stable.

Police say one person is in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-800-222-8477 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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