A man arrested in connection with two unprovoked attacks in downtown Victoria on Sunday evening has been released on $100 bail.

Jason Robertson, who is charged with assault and assault with a weapon, appeared in Victoria provincial court and was released on conditions that include taking reasonable steps to maintain his mental health so that he is not a danger to himself or others.

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Robertson, 41, must attend Forensic Psychiatric Services or a doctor for treatment or counselling as directed by his bail supervisor. If he does not consent to medical treatment or medication, he must notify his bail supervisor.

Robertson must not possess or consume any alcohol or controlled substance. He must have no contact with either of the victims. His next court appearance has been scheduled for March 31.

According to police, a man struck another man with a street sign in the 400 block of Swift Street just before 6:50 p.m. Sunday.

Moments later, a woman was attacked as she walked along Wharf Street.

Two bystanders came to the aid of the woman. They chased down her attacker and held him until police arrived. Several people called 911.

B.C. Ambulance paramedics treated the woman at the scene. The man who was hit with a sign was taken to hospital with minor injuries.