Two Men Hospitalized Following Welland Assault

Thursday, 3 September 2020 12:37

By Marcie Culbert

A man had to be airlifted to an out of town hospital with life threatening injuries after an assault in Welland.

Police say the 31-year-old was riding his bike with another 31-year-old man in the Southworth Street and Victory Ave area Wednesday evening, when they were allegedly assaulted by two other men.

They believe this was a targeted incident.

The other 31-year-old man was taken to a local hospital and he has since been released.

Anyone who may witnessed this incident should contact Niagara Regional Police.

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Two Men Hospitalized Following Welland Assault

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