Campbell River RCMP responded to a call of an assault with a weapon near Simms Creek Road and Island Hwy South at 9:11 pm on October 3rd, 2020.
Homeowners had caught two people checking out their yard and trying to gain access to their vehicle and confronted them. A physical altercation ensued and a bat was allegedly taken from one of the homeowners and used to strike her with it.
Police arrested two 19-year-old males nearby and they are due to attend court at a later date.
The homeowner sustained a serious, but non-life-threatening injury.
It is believed that intoxicants played a large role in this occurrence,
said Cst. Maury Tyre. Although we know people’s first instincts is to protect their property, we need to remind citizens there are significant risks involved in confronting some people. In this case, unfortunately, the situation turned violent and the homeowner was injured. We at the RCMP would like to wish the homeowner a speedy recovery.
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