Overview
- A confrontation near Beacon Hill Park on Friday, July 3 escalated into a violent attack that left three people hurt and two taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Witnesses say one attacker displayed a knife, produced what appeared to be a machete and began swinging before bystanders chased and one person tackled a suspect at Mile Zero.
- Victoria police arrested two people at the scene and on Monday charged 20-year-old Hussein Saadedeen and an unnamed youth with counts including aggravated assault and multiple weapon offences.
- Victims were treated and released from hospital and a witness spoke publicly to correct false social media reports that claimed fatalities.
- VicPD’s Major Crime Unit continues to investigate and is asking anyone with information to call E-Comm at 250-995-7654 ext. 1 and reference file number 26-27379.