Assault in Victoria park leaves three wounded, two suspects in custody

An evening confrontation in Beacon Hill Park resulted in three people being hurt, prompting Victoria officers to detain two individuals including a minor.

Assault in Victoria park leaves three wounded, two suspects in custody

Officers in Victoria, British Columbia, were called to Beacon Hill Park shortly past 10 p.m. on Friday after reports of a violent clash involving several individuals, the local police department announced in a release detailed by Winnipeg Free Press.

The altercation left three people hurt. Their wounds were not considered fatal. Medical personnel treated two of the victims at a nearby hospital, and both were subsequently sent home.

Law enforcement detained two persons in connection with the episode. The apprehended pair did not include any of those who were harmed. One detainee is a juvenile.

The force's major crime squad is now leading the probe, which is still at an initial phase. Both suspects remain behind bars while investigators gather evidence.

Source: Google News CA — Crime (EN)