Police arrest stabbing suspect

West Shore

2023-07-19 11:22 PDT

File # 2023-14250

On July 18 at approximately 2:40 p.m., West Shore RCMP responded a report of a stabbing that had taken place on Helmcken Rd in View Royal.

Frontline officers immediately attended the area. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Given the proximity to Saanich, Saanich Police Department also responded to the report and located the suspect.

The suspect, who is identified as a 29-year-old male resident of Saanich was arrested for Assault With a Weapon and is currently being held in custody by West Shore RCMP to be brought before the courts today.

The victim and suspect do not appear to have a relationship and the violence appears to be unprovoked. Police are continuing their investigation and do not believe there is a risk to the public as the suspect is currently in custody, said Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP Media Relations Officer.
We thank Saanich Police Department for responding to the area quickly and assisting in locating the suspect.

Released by

Cpl. Nancy Saggar

Email: westshore_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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