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Argument with passerby in West Sechelt leads to assault

Bear spray used in attack
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Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating an assault that occurred in West Sechelt around 2 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17.

Police say an argument between a couple and a passerby at Nickerson and Norwest Bay Road escalated quickly, with the passerby bear-spraying the male and kicking him, causing an injury to the victim’s hand.

The suspect was unknown to the couple. He is described as a white male in his 30s, six-ft. tall with blond hair, wearing an orange rain coat and riding an older model BMX bike with his dog.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the RCMP at 604-885-2266.