Police investigate assault on Fairview resident by known attackers
By Nelson Daily Staff
Nelson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance after a lower Fairview resident ended up in Trail Hospital following a brutal assault by known attackers.
Approximately 10:15 p.m. (Thursday) July 26, a man heard the sound of breaking glass near the rear door of his house.
When the man investigated the commotion he was confronted by a group of armed males who assaulted him, causing significant injuries.
During the attack, the victim was able to break away, running off to safety.
The suspects left the scene in an awaiting vehicle.
A friend drove the victim to Kootenay Lake Hospital.
Due to the severity of the injuries, the man was transported to Trail Regional Hospital for treatment.
“Although the attack was extremely brutal, police do not feel that Nelson residents are at immediate risk,” NPD Sergeant Paul Burkart in an emailed release.
“Based on the information that has been gleaned thus far, Nelson Police investigators believe that this was not a random attack and that the victim was known to his attackers.”
Burkart said police are disturbed by the seriousness of the assault, as well as the time and place of this incident.
“Nelson Police are also concerned that, at that time of night and from the alley view, a neighbouring house could have been mistaken for the intended residence, again exposing completely innocent home owners to this type of violence,” he said.
Nelson Police continue to investigate the case, but ask a anyone with any information to contact Nelson Police Department directly at (250) 354-3919 or Crimestoppers at 1(800)-222-Tips (8477).
