RCMP are searching for two suspects following a serious assault overnight in Rutland.

On August 8, 2016 at 12:11 am, the Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred in Ben Lee Park located in the 900 block of Houghton Road. Police have determined that the victim was with a group of associates when he was allegedly approached and attacked by two male suspects armed with machetes.

The two men allegedly physically kicked and punched the victim countless times. The victim had also sustained injuries as a result of being struck with the bladed weapons.

“RCMP believe that the victim was targeted by his attackers,” stated Cst. Jesse O’Donaghey. “The police investigation is ongoing and the RCMP are searching for any additional witnesses who may have been in the area at the time. Police ask anyone with any information regarding this serious assault to come forward to police or remain anonymous and call Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers,” he adds.

The victim, a 22-year-old Kelowna man, was taken to hospital, with what police believe to be serious non-life threatening injuries.