A 46-year-old New Brunswick man appeared in Miramichi provincial court today to face a charge of aggravated assault.

Police say they were called to a Gipto Road home in Eel Ground before 9:30 p.m. Monday.

When they arrived at the scene they found a 58-year-old Warwick Settlement man suffering from life-threatening injuries. Police say he was assaulted.

The victim was taken to the Miramichi Regional Hospital and then transferred to the Moncton Hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Dana Ward of Red Bank was remanded into custody until he appeared in court today for a bail hearing.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.