Police identify 81-year-old man assaulted at Mount Royal Market

UPDATE: Police have identified the victim in Friday’s assault at Mount Royal Market as Bradley French. His condition is unknown at this time. 

Friday morning, Duluth Police responded to the Mount Royal Market to the report of Bradley, an 81-year-old man, who had been assaulted.

They found the man in the bathroom with significant head injuries. He was taken to the hospital and was still there as of 12:15 p.m.. They aren’t sure how the man is doing.

Officers were able to find the 43-year-old suspect who police say left the scene on foot. He was detained without incident in the area of Wallace Ave and 7th Street. He was arrested and is currently being held at the St. Louis County Jail.

Police don’t know if the victim and suspect knew each other or what prompted the incident. The investigation is ‘active and ongoing.’