Police investigating complaint of a serious assault at river campsite

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Police are investigating a report of a serious assault in the early morning hours of Aug. 16.

According to Medicine Hat Police Service, the alleged assault occurred at approximately 2 a.m. at a makeshift encampment on the riverbank of the South Saskatchewan River in Strathcona Island Park. Police responded to a reported disturbance between two groups at the encampment. A confrontation occurred between the groups, resulting in a 19-year-old man being taken to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital where he remains with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. An update from police says the man is expected to make a full recovery.

Staff Sgt. Jason Graham says this is an isolated incident, and there should be no concern to the public.