RCMP investigating stabbing in Burnaby

BURNABY, B.C. -- A man is recovering in hospital after a late night stabbing in Burnaby, B.C.

Officers were called to the area of Beaverbrook Crescent and Capella Drive after receiving reports of a group of people fighting.

When they arrived, Mounties found a man lying on the street with stab wounds.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Wayne Baier says an initial investigation has found the stabbing is likely not gang-related.

He is asking any witnesses to contact Crimestoppers or the local detachment in Burnaby.

Investigators have no suspect description and no one has been arrested.