Comox Valley RCMP are investigating another incident in which a man was struck with a hammer in Courtenay.
Police say the victim was walking in an alley behind the Canada Post office on Ryan Road Saturday afternoon when he nodded at a man who then struck him with a small hammer, causing minor injuries to his face and leg.
The attacker was last seen walking toward Ryan Road. He is described as clean-shaven in his mid-20s, over six feet tall with a slim build and shoulder-length brown hair. He was wearing dark-coloured pants and a jacket.
“Earlier this week, a similar assault was reported and investigators are certainly considering a connection as they move forward with the investigation,” Const. Monika Terragni said in a news release.
“We are asking anyone who was in the area between 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. to review their dashcam or surveillance footage and call police right away with information.”
In the previous incident on March 15, a man was attacked while walking along the Rotary Trail near Eleventh Street and Cumberland Avenue about 5:30 p.m.
Police say the victim nodded at a man who pulled out a small hammer and hit the victim on the arm. The victim’s injuries did not require medical attention, police said.
The RCMP have released photos of a suspect in that incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
