Saanich police are investigating after they received a report of a man who forced his way into a home and assaulted a victim with a weapon Sunday morning.
The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. in the 700 block of Paskin Way.
Two men from Saanich, a 32-year-old and a 42-year-old, were arrested and face various charges, including assault with a weapon, break and enter, and theft.
The investigation led police to a home in the 4100 Block of Barrington Road. The Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team was called in to safely arrest those believed to be responsible for the incident.
Police say everyone involved is known to each other and there’s no risk to the public.
The victim suffered serious injuries.
The Saanich Police Detective Division in concert with the Forensic Identification Section are responsible for the ongoing investigation.