RCMP are investigating after a woman was assaulted in East Preston, N.S., on Monday evening.
Police were called to Brian Street shortly after 6 p.m., after receiving a report that a woman was assaulted with a weapon while leaving a friend’s home. Police say the victim’s friend found the woman bleeding and yelled to his wife to call 911.
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The man provided first aid to the woman while they waited for EHS to arrive.
The victim’s injuries are considered serious but not life-threatening.
Police have not released what type of weapon the woman was assaulted with or a description of any suspects.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.