By The Canadian Press

Charge laid after fireworks burn Edmonton man with developmental disabilities

May 4, 2018 | 8:19 AM

EDMONTON- A charge of criminal negligence has been laid after a was seriously burned by fireworks.

Relatives of Wayne Campbell say the 62-year-old man was on his porch at a south-end group home on Monday when he was struck by fireworks set off by a group of people.

His brother, Bryon Newman, says Campbell has a high tolerance for pain and didn’t realize his leg was burning.

Newman says his brother will require skin grafting, but amputation is possible if infection sets in.

A 23-year-old man has been charged, but police don’t think Campbell was targeted.

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His name has not been released.

(The Canadian Press –  CBC)