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Man stabbed in downtown attack

RCMP are investigating a late-night stabbing downtown on Sunday. At approximately 11 p.m. police were called to stabbing near the corner of Third Avenue and George Street.
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RCMP are investigating a late-night stabbing downtown on Sunday.

At approximately 11 p.m. police were called to stabbing near the corner of Third Avenue and George Street. Police officers found a man suffering from stab wounds and provided first aid until paramedics arrived.

The man was taken to the hospital for treatment, and is expected to recover. However the victim has not been cooperative with police, and officers suspect the stabbing was a targeted attack involving the drug trade.

The suspect in the stabbing was not located, and was believed to have fled the area on a bicycle.

The investigation in the the stabbing is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this or any other criminal offence, is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300. Tips can also be made anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca (English only) or by texting CRIMES (274637) using the keyword "pgtips."