Police are looking for the public’s help in finding out who was responsible for an assault Friday in Parksville.
Oceanside RCMP Corporal Michelle LeBrun reported the incident happened some time between 7 and 8:30 p.m. when the victim, a 32-year-old Parksville man, walked on Highway 19A near the orange bridge over the Englishman River.
Police said three unidentified men, all between 16 and 20 years of age, attacked and robbed the victim.
The victim suffered multiple fractures. He was treated in hospital and released.
Anybody who witnessed this assault, or has information is asked to call the RCMP at 250-248-6111.
— News staff