Nanaimo RCMP is asking for witnesses to come forward after an assault Monday morning left a man with serious injuries.
RCMP say responding officers found an injured 40-year-old male being treated by paramedics.
Officers determined the assault happened near a bus stop in the 6400-block of Metral Drive around 11:30 a.m.
Police say the victim was walking to a Superstore gas station when he was struck from behind.
The victim does not remember the incident well and RCMP says he could not identify his attacker nor provide a description.
Police say the man suffered fractured facial bones and a concussion.
In a release, Nanaimo RCMP says the suspect may have fled south on Metral Drive and are asking for witnesses or dashcam video that could help in their investigation.
If you have information or video on this incident, you are asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com, or text 274637.
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