Stabbing in Vernon’s Polson Park

Feb 16, 2018 | 10:39 AM

KAMLOOPS — Vernon RCMP are investigating a stabbing in Polson Park.

Police were called about 6:30 this (Friday) morning to the North West side of the park where they found a man suffering from what appeared to be a single stab wound to the chest.

He’s now listed in stable condition in hospital.

RCMP are looking for a suspect who left the scene on a bicycle.

RCMP Constable Kelly Brett says police believe the victim and suspect know each other and stresses it wasn’t a random attack.

Forensic Investigators are still on scene and residents are asked to stay clear of that area of the park.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com