Date: Friday, February 17 , 2023

File: 23-5628

Victoria, BC – On Wednesday, VicPD detectives, along with assistance from patrol officers, arrested a man in relation to an aggravated assault and mischief that occurred earlier this week. On Tuesday, VicPD asked for the public’s assistance after an individual suffered significant injuries after being assaulted earlier that morning in the 800-block of Yates Street. The assault was not believed to be random. The arrested man was held in custody to appear in court.

If you have information about this incident please call the VicPD report desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1.

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