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Nanaimo RCMP are trying to figure out who attacked a man from behind on this section of Metral Dr. on Monday, Aug. 10 at about 11:30 a.m. (Google Earth)
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Man attacked from behind in north Nanaimo, police want witnesses

Aug 13, 2020 | 3:18 PM

NANAIMO — Police are looking for witnesses following an assault in north Nanaimo leaving a 40-year-old man with facial fractures and a concussion.

A Nanaimo RCMP news release stated the victim was walking along Metral Dr. and was hit from behind near the Superstore on Monday, Aug. 10 at around 11:30 a.m.

The victim does not remember the incident and could not identify the attacker.

The suspect may have left the scene, south on Metral Dr., according to police.