Warning: Article contains graphic content that may be upsetting to some.
VicPD are in search of witnesses and video surveillance after a 70-year-old man was assaulted with multiple weapons in late September.
The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. on September 26th in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue.
Investigators looking to speak with witnesses & anyone w dashcam/CCTV footage of assault using weapons on a 70-year-old man in the 900-blk of Pandora Ave Tuesday night.
Read more and view a video of the assault here (warning – graphic content): https://t.co/Oc9VaRXUyq #yyj pic.twitter.com/BO9oELmwbR
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) October 3, 2023
According to police, the victim had been collecting refundable containers when he was assaulted by three people.
Police believe three total weapons were used in the assault, including bear spray, a taser and a metal stool. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The video of the assault below—viewers are warned that it contains graphic content.
One of the suspects is described as a Caucasian man, standing approximately 5”7 tall, and has a shaved head with noticeable scabs on his scalp. He was wearing a red ski-style jacket.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to call (250) 995-7654.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit a tip online at Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers.
