Victoria Police officers responded to an incident on Wednesday, after a person was assaulted with a weapon in Centennial Square.
Shortly after 5 p.m., police arrived on scene to assist BC Emergency Health Services with the incident.
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After the person was assaulted, the suspect fled before police arrived.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, 20 to 30-years-old with a medium build, black hoody and riding a black BMX.
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The victim was transported to hospital with unknown injuries.
The investigation is ongoing and in the early stages. Police ask any witnesses with information to come forward and call them.
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