Man assaulted after interrupting ‘crime in progress’ in Red Deer: RCMP

A 23-year-old man was taken to hospital in Red Deer Tuesday afternoon after police believe he interrupted a crime in process in the Anders neighbourhood.

RCMP were called to two locations in the southeast Red Deer neighbourhood at around 12:15 p.m. – one on Asmundsen Avenue and another on Aikman Close.

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Police asked drivers to avoid the area due to an “unfolding incident” that resulted in traffic delays and vehicle checks.

Police said the victim was assaulted after interrupting a crime in progress. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. RCMP did not release details of the crime.

Police are now looking for witnesses or anyone who might have information on the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.