Airdrie man accused of causing 'severe injury' to toddler, charged with aggravated assault

A man residing inAirdrie, Alta., is accused of causing a "severe injury" to a toddler and has been charged with aggravated assault.

Police say they're not naming the 27-year-old, who lived with the child, in order to protect the identity of the victim.

On March 8, a 20-month-old was taken to hospital after being injured.

RCMP were notified and after a nearly three-month investigation, charges were laid against the man.

The accused has been released on bail and will appear in court later this month.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact RCMP at 403-945-7200 or their local police.

Those who want to do so anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers.