Assault in downtown Edmonton auto body shop leaves one seriously hurt

Posted May 18, 2022 8:51 pm.

Last Updated May 19, 2022 11:47 pm.

Edmonton police are looking for more information after an assault left one person seriously hurt downtown Wednesday afternoon.

EPS says officers responded to reports of the assault at an auto body shop near 106 Ave. and 98 St.

When police arrived, they found someone who was suffering from severe injuries. The person was reportedly treated on scene before being taken to hospital in critical and unstable condition.

Police say one person was taken into custody but have not provided any more details.

Anyone with additional information about the assault is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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