WARNING: The pictures in this story may be disturbing to some readers.
A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital early Sunday morning after he was badly beaten by a group of young men wielding a pool cue and a longboard.
Anthony Anderson posted photos on Facebook, showing the extent of his injuries. He said he lost so much blood he nearly died.
The attack happened at around 4 a.m. in the area of Maple Street and Miller Avenue in Spruce Grove.
Const. Megan Purton said the victim was working on his car when he noticed a group of four young men trying to break into vehicles in the area. When he confronted them, he was assaulted.
“The male was very badly injured and taken to hospital,” Purton said, adding it was the victim who called 911.
The RCMP wouldn’t speak to the extent of the man’s injuries, but added he did not know the suspects.
Police are now searching for four young men, one of whom was riding a white BMX-style bicycle. Officers believe the suspects are between the ages of 16 and 20.
“There were some witnesses… that live close to there but no one that could identify the males,” Purton said.
RCMP said this incident serves as a reminder to the public.
“Police would just like to remind the public that if you see any suspicious activity, to call 911 and not confront anybody by yourself,” Purton said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the RCMP at 780-968-7200. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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