Thompson RCMP are asking the public for any information connected to a recent assault incident that occurred in the Deerwood area of Thompson, Manitoba.
On June 19, 2012, at about 12:45am, Thompson RCMP Detachment were dispatched to the Deerwood area in Thompson in relation to an assault complaint.
RCMP were advised by the victim, a 28-year-old male from Thompson, that he had been assaulted after being swarmed by a group of individuals following an attempted robbery.
The victim was treated at the Thompson Hospital for non-life threatening injuries sustained during the assault.
The RCMP would like to assure the public that there have been no reported incidents with similar circumstances.
The investigation into the circumstances continues and no arrests have been made as of yet. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), SUBMIT a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or TEXT: TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).