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New West Police on the lookout for witnesses regarding targeted attack

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 May, 2023 04:38 PM
  • New West Police on the lookout for witnesses regarding targeted attack

Police in New Westminster are looking for witnesses of an assault they believe may have been a targeted attack.

They say it happened near the intersection of Carnarvon Street and Alexander Street early yesterday.

The victim was taken to hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say they believe two people armed with weapons are responsible for the assault and are canvassing the area for C-C-T-V footage of the suspects.

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