Teen hospitalized with serious injuries after assault in Kamloops, B.C.

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A teenager is in hospital with serious injuries after he was assaulted during an altercation with a group of people in Kamloops, B.C.

Mounties are appealing for witnesses and video from the Thursday night attack, hoping to identify those involved.

Investigators say the victim was in a grey Volkswagen in the 700-block of Tranquille Road in the city’s North Shore neighbourhood, when a fight broke out with a group of people.

“During the altercation, one of the passengers in the vehicle was struck with an object and suffered a serious injury, requiring emergency surgery,” Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said in a statement Friday.

“The victim, a teenager, remains in hospital. Details surrounding his condition are unknown at this time.”

Police are expected to remain in the area Friday as forensic detectives and other investigators gather evidence from the scene.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed, captured security video or dash camera footage, or been involved in the confrontation, to please come forward as soon as possible,” Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet said in the statement.

“If you have a business in the area, please review your CCTV from that night, paying particular attention for the grey Volkswagen, to help us further the investigation into what transpired.”

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP detachment at 250-828-3000.