Vancouver Police say officers are investigating after three people were hospitalized following reports of an assault in the downtown core Thursday evening.
The incident happened near the intersection of Granville and Nelson Streets.
Vancouver police confirmed Friday that the incident involved three men, who all knew each other.
Police said the men get into a verbal altercation just before 7:30 p.m. and the argument then escalated and turned violent, resulting in all three being stabbed.
B.C. Emergency Health Services said they were called to the scene around 7:20 p.m.
Area businesses reported seeing multiple ambulances and police vehicles at the scene.
Police said the men are expected to survive.
Anyone with information is asked to call VPD investigators at 604-717-4022.
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