The Prince George RCMP is investigating an assault which occurred on the 1100 block of Third Avenue, leaving one person with minor injuries.
According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday, when Mounties received a call from a security guard stating they had been assault by an unknown male wielding an axe.
The victim report they encountered a group of three males and one female just after 9:00 p.m. while conducting routine patrols. An altercation reportedly broke out, and police say one of the males attacked the victim with an axe, causing minor injuries to their hand.
Police say the assailant was described as a male, wearing a black hoodie and brown pants and riding a red bicycle, and was last seen towards heading towards Fifth Avenue through the alleyways between Third and Fifth Avenue.
Officers attended the scene quickly but were unable to locate the assailant.
“This act of violence toward a security guard is deeply concerning and unacceptable,” said Sgt. Craig Douglass. “Investigators will do everything they can to locate the person responsible.”
Anyone with information on the investigation is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP.
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