Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after a 20-year-old man showed up at the hospital last week with an apparent stab wound after an altercation.
Police attended Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and spoke with the victim, who had numerous cuts, bruises and was being treated for what appeared to be a stab wound.
The injuries were described by police as serious but non-life-threatening.
According to a statement from police, the altercation occurred between Cedar Road and downtown Nanaimo sometime between 6 and 8 p.m. on April 27th.
The victim told officers he had been walking along the roadside and was approached by an unknown man riding a BMX bike. The suspect allegedly demanded the man turn over some personal items and proceeded to take out a knife.
A struggle followed, both men fell to the ground, and the victim said he received the injury while fighting the suspect. He told police the suspect then fled on his bike in an unknown direction.
The man, who had no phone, walked to the hospital to seek treatment for his injuries.
The suspect was described as having a medium build, was dressed in black, and wore a bandana over the lower portion of his face at the time of the incideent.
“Investigators recognize details are limited, however, this appears to be a significant incident that requires further investigation”, said Cst Gary O’Brien.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP’s non emergency line at 250-754-2345.
