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Man has potentially life-threatening injuries after assault in downtown Victoria

Victoria police are looking for witnesses after a man was assaulted Friday night in Bastion Square. According to the Major Crime Unit, the assault happened between 6and 7:30 p.m.
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Victoria police are looking for witnesses after a man was assaulted Friday night in Bastion Square.

According to the Major Crime Unit, the assault happened between 6and 7:30 p.m. along the Bastion Square walkway between Government and Langley streets.

The victim suffered potentially life-threatening injuries from the assault and was sent to hospital for medical treatment. The victim is expected to survive the attack.

The unit is continuing to investigate the incident and are asking to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the assault.

Investigators believe it was a targeted incident, and that there is no wider risk to public safety.

Police ask anyone with information to contact them at 250-995-7654 or Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).