Advertisement

Kelowna RCMP investigating serious assault on Nickel Road

Click to play video: 'Two injured during assault in Kelowna'
Two injured during assault in Kelowna
Kelowna RCMP are investigating an assault on Nickel Road in Kelowna that left two injured on Saturday morning – May 1, 2022

Two men were assaulted on Saturday morning, say Kelowna RCMP, with one suffering serious injuries.

According to police, the assault happened around 8:30 a.m., along the 200 block of Nickel Road, and involved multiple suspects.

“When officers arrived, they located a 33-year-old man suffering from serious injuries sustained during the alleged attack,” said RCMP.

The man was taken to hospital, while the second man, 41, was found inside the home suffering from a bear spray atttack.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The suspects fled the area before police arrived.

“Our officers are on scene processing evidence, speaking with witnesses and canvassing for surveillance video,” said RCMP Const. Solana Paré.

Story continues below advertisement

“Evidence gathered so far indicates that this was a targeted incident and there is no risk to the public.”

Anyone with any information about this crime, or who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, is asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.

Click to play video: 'Man charged after 4 passengers injured on bus in Abbotsford'
Man charged after 4 passengers injured on bus in Abbotsford

Sponsored content

AdChoices