VicPD confirmed they are investigating an incident in downtown Victoria after a man was found injured and unconscious in the early morning hours Saturday.
A witness who lives in a nearby building, requesting anonymity, told Victoria Buzz they returned home from work and discovered the man lying face down on the sidewalk, with his face covered in blood.
In a statement from VicPD, a spokesperson confirmed officers responded to a call from EHS regarding an unconscious man just before 4:30 a.m. on Saturday in the 700-block of Yates Street.
The man was transported to hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
“At this time, it is unknown whether the injury was self-inflicted (i.e., stumbled and fell) or the result of an assault, but the investigation is ongoing,” the spokesperson said.
According to the same witness, a person in the area informed them that the victim allegedly attempted to bite their own tongue.
Other neighbours reportedly heard arguing and yelling for over half an hour; however, this has not been confirmed to be related.
Photos from the scene show an area outside the former Yates Street Taphouse blocked by police tape. Across the road, Milly’s Lane next to the Odeon Theatre also had a section blocked off by police tape.
Anyone with information should contact VicPD at (250) 995-7654. To report anonymously, call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
