VicPD have confirmed a man was found suffering from a serious stab wound on Hillside Avenue on Sunday afternoon.
In a media release, VicPD said the Major Crime Unit (MCU) detectives are investigating the incident that occurred in the 1300-block of Hillside Avenue.
Police said they received multiple calls of a person covered in blood and holding a bloody knife while standing in the road.
When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim with what appeared to be a life-threatening neck wound. He was being treated by bystanders in the area.
“Officers assisted in providing aid to the victim until BC Emergency Health Services paramedics arrived and took over care,” said VicPD.
After being transported to hospital, their injuries are now considered non-life-threatening.
Hillside Avenue was closed to traffic for several hours as police secured the area, searched for the suspect and collected evidence.
The investigation revealed the victim disarmed their attacker and was still in possession of the weapon when bystanders spotted him.
The suspect, who is known to the victim, was arrested and transported to VicPD cells and is facing multiple recommended charges for assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and breach of a court-ordered condition.
In addition, the suspect was found to be in breach of a court-ordered condition prohibiting them from possessing knives.
This incident remains under investigation and the suspect was held for court.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call VicPD at (250) 995-7654.
