A trio of youths were arrested Sunday afternoon following an alleged attack involving a hammer.
On Sunday at about 4:30 p.m., Port Moody Police officers responded to reports of an assault in a ‘park & ride’ lot near Moody Street & Clarke Street.
Callers reported a group of youths attacking an adult man. During the physical altercation, one youth allegedly struck the victim with a hammer and another youth allegedly brandished a knife.
A total of three suspects fled the scene and soon after, officers located them at a Skytrain station. The youths were arrested, and several weapons were seized from them.
The victim was treated at scene by paramedics but thankfully did not sustain any serious injuries. Charges including Assault with a Weapon are being recommended to Crown Counsel.
“The victim and suspects are not known to each other and we believe this incident occurred after a verbal altercation between the parties” states Constable Sam Zacharias. “Incidents like these are rare but very concerning – it is fortunate that no one was seriously injured as a result.”
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident and has yet to speak to police is asked to call Port Moody Police Department.
