The Victoria Police Department is investigating an alleged assault with a weapon that took place in Centennial Square during the early hours of Monday morning.
According to a VicPD press release, officers responded to a call at approximately 4:30 a.m. on July 6 after receiving a report about a man who was suffering from potentially life-threatening injuries.
Police said that upon arriving at Centennial Square, they found that the man had been the victim of an assault with a weapon. Authorities have yet to reveal what type of weapon was used.
The man was taken to hospital, with his injuries now being considered non-life-threatening, said police.
Police added that they have not made any arrests in connection with this incident.
An investigation has been launched and is currently ongoing.
Police are asking if the public has any information and haven’t spoken to Victoria Police yet, to please call (250) 995-7654, extension 1.
If you would like to report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Graham Cox
