North Island College student residence attack leads to arrest

A 21-year-old man from Burnaby has been arrested following an aggravated assault at the North Island College campus residence in Courtenay. The incident occurred around 12:53 a.m., involving an attack with an edged weapon.

Comox Valley RCMP responded to multiple calls and located two victims at the scene. Both individuals were transported to the hospital and are expected to recover from their injuries. The suspect remains in custody pending a court appearance.

The Comox Valley RCMP Major Crime Unit and the Island District Forensic Identification Section are investigating the circumstances and motivation behind the attack. Authorities stated they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to public safety.