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A Kelowna man is in custody following a brutal domestic assault late Thursday.
Police responded to a report of an assault just after 11 p.m. at an apartment on the 2300 block of Baron Road.
Police found a senior woman suffering from serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.
The 81-year-old victim was rushed to Kelowna General Hospital in serious condition. She remains in the intensive care unit, recovering from five broken ribs, bruising on her face and torso as well as significant head trauma.
The suspect, the woman’s son, was located at the home heavily intoxicated.
Const. Jesse O’Donaghey said the suspect actually made the call to police, saying he had been attacked.
“The initial call was from the suspect who reported an assault,” said O’Donaghey. “At this time, given the evidence at the scene and from the victim – it appears she was the one who was assaulted and in fact defending herself in the process.”
He added that police do not believe any weapon was used in the assault.
The 61-year-old man, Richard William Karaszi (also known as Richard Pankrath), was also taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. He was later released from hospital and arrested for aggravated assault.
Police determined the suspect had been living with his mother for some time and that he had allegedly been threatening her on a regular basis and taking advantage of her financially.
Police had not dealt with either individual before this incident.
The two allegedly got into an argument when he returned home late that night.
Karaszi appeared in Kelowna court Monday and is currently being held in custody until his next court appearance for a psychological assessment on April 12.
Police remind the public that elder abuse can refer to violence, mistreatment or neglect of seniors at the hands of their spouses, children, other family members, caregivers, service providers or others in positions of power or trust.
“For a situation to escalate to this level is fairly uncommon, but I do believe there are incidents out there that are going unreported – so we want to raise that awareness,” said O’Donaghey.
Anyone who witnesses such behaviour should immediately report it to police.
