Man Stabbed

Friday, October 05, 2007 10:59 AM

Prince George RCMP collect evidence from the rear of a Harper Street residence. ( photo submitted by Opinion250 reader)

Just before 10:30 this morning, Prince George RCMP were called to the scene of a stabbing near 5th Avenue .

Police say two men had confronted, chased, beat, then stabbed a 26 year old man. The victim was taken to Prince George Regional Hospital and is being treated for a non life threatening knife wound.

Police say the victim was walking along Harper, pushing a stroller. When confronted by the two assailants, the victim pushed the stroller into the driveway of a home and asked the resident to contact police. He then went around the back of the house where his assailants attacked him.

The resident of the home ran outside and pulled the child into the house, and called police. The child was put into the custody of the family Services.

According to the RCMP, the assailants and victim knew each other, and had beeen involved in a previous dispute which is not drug related.

The assailants remain at large.

Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact Prince George RCMP at 561-3300 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-T-I-P-S (8477)

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