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Drug related assault sees five males beating lone male

An RCMP member came upon an assault as five males beat up a 22-year-old male Tuesday night at about 9 at Kenwood and 20th Avenue. The five males who are known to police and are involved in a local organized crime group.

An RCMP member came upon an assault as five males beat up a 22-year-old male Tuesday night at about 9 at Kenwood and 20th Avenue.

The five males who are known to police and are involved in a local organized crime group.

The victim suffered injuries to his head and upper body and was taken to hospital for medical attention.

Police are calling the assault a drug-related incident and consider the victim lucky that RCMP were in the area at the time.

The five male suspects were arrested and held in custody until the next day and were released on strict conditions. They are facing charges of assault.

Police continue to stress the dangers and violence that surround the drug trade and the gangs involved.

If anyone is a victim of a gang-related assault or looking for information on how to stay out or get out of a gang contact Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or the Prince George Community Policing Office at 250-561-3366.