VicPD are investigating a stabbing in downtown Victoria yesterday.
The incident occurred on Saturday, July 24th just after 8 a.m at the intersection of Broad and Johnson streets.
In a media release, police said they were called about a fight and when officers arrived, they found a person heavily bleeding from a stab wound.
Officers rendered first aid until paramedics arrived took over medical care and transported the victim to hospital.
Police said the victim’s injuries now appear to be non-life-threatening.
The 500-block of Johnson Street was closed for several hours as officers investigated.
A short time later, officers located the suspect nearby in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue.
The suspect head-butted an officer while being taken into custody. The officers injuries were described as non-life threatening.
Police were able to arrest the suspect without further incidents.
Several weapons were recovered and the suspect was transported to jail.
Anyone with information is ask to contact VicPD at (250) 995-7654. To report what you know anonymously, call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
