Assault in Courtenay sends one man to hospital
Three youths were arrested after an assault in Courtenay that sent one man to hospital.
On June 10, 2022 at approximately 10:30 p.m. frontline members of the Comox Valley RCMP received a report that three youths had been involved in an altercation at The Mexicana Beer and Wine Store which resulted in a man being stabbed several times.
Initially, the youths fled the scene; however, shortly after midnight they were located and arrested. The Comox Valley RCMP Major Crime Unit will be continuing the investigation into this serious and concerning assault.
The 62-year old victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he is expected to recover.
Anyone with additional information is asked to please contact the Comox Valley RCMP at (250) 338-1321 and refer to file 2022-8521.