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)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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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.

Mounties arrived on scene to find paramedics tending to the wounded man.

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Nanamo RCMP are looking for witnesses or dash cam footage to advance their investigation.

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