Man stabbed, seriously injured in Campbell River, B.C.

A view of Campbell River, B.C. (Shutterstock)

Police are investigating after a man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Campbell River, B.C.

Mounties in the northern Vancouver Island community responded to an altercation near Cedar Street and 16^th Avenue at 7:50 p.m. Monday.

A 53-year-old man was found at the scene suffering from what police described as a serious stab wound.

The victim was transported to hospital for treatment while investigators gathered evidence from the area.

No arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified.

“At this time, police believe the incident to be a targeted attack with no risk to the general public,” said Const. Maury Tyre of the Campbell River RCMP in a statement Tuesday.

Anyone who witnessed the altercation or who has information or images related to the incident is asked to contact the Campbell River RCMP detachment at 250-286-6221, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).