Campbell River RCMP have arrested one man while another remains at large after a daylight attack with a hammer early Monday evening.
Police were called to a report of a man being beaten with a hammer shortly after 6 p.m. on Parkway Rd.
Two assailants approached a man in a car and attacked him, then fled to a nearby home on Galerno Rd. that was known to police.
The victim, a 42-year-old Campbell River man, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
He was later released from hospital.
RCMP say they were able to arrest one of the suspects immediately but the other fled the area and is still at large.
The man taken into custody is a 47-year-old Campbell River man who could be facing charges of Assault with a Weapon and Assault Causing Bodily Harm.
Police also arrested two people in relation to the incident who had outstanding warrants
Officers remained on scene at the residence on Galerno Rd. until the early hours of September 1.
The RCMP also seized several grams of methamphetamine and various stolen goods at the scene while executing a search warrant to locate evidence in the assault.
Police say that the parties are all related to local drug trade and there is no risk to the general public.
“The homes that house this activity are a plague on the community and the local RCMP are constantly investigating these houses,” said Cst Maury Tyre.
“In some cases these homes are rentals and the damages that are done to the homes while drug operations are carried out there are immense and it’s quite difficult to get rid of tenants. If you are a landlord, it’s worthwhile to exercise due diligence and investigate the people that you are renting to and make sure you have clear conditions in your rental agreement.”
