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Police investigating after man assaulted in Southview Drive apartment

Oct 29, 2017 | 7:53 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Medicine Hat police are investigating after a man was assaulted in an apartment Saturday night.

Police and EMS responded to the apartment complex located at 2399 Southview Drive at 7:20 p.m. after receiving the report of the assault. According to a news release, a suspect entered an apartment on the main floor, assaulting the male occupant. The man received significant injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening at this time, and was taken to hospital.

Police believe the suspect entered the apartment through a broken window.

A canine unit was called in to search the area, but was unable to locate a suspect.

Police say they believe the victim was the specific target of the offence and public safety is not at risk.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 403-529-8481 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).