A Canadian Forces reservist who claimed his throat was slashed because of his military membership made the whole story up, according to Vancouver Island Mounties.

Pte. Chad Shore told police that he was on his way home from a meeting in Nanaimo on March 6 when he paused at a bus stop to wait for a ride. He claimed that while he was standing there, another man approached him, struck up a conversation and then cut open his neck with a knife.

Shore's story prompted outrage from federal Defence Minister Peter MacKay, who said he was "shocked and angered" to learn of the alleged knifing.

Nanaimo RCMP assigned a special team of investigators to the case, and soon made a surprising discovery -- the attack had never happened.

"Evidence came forward that the guy had fabricated the story," RCMP Const. Gary O'Brien told ctvbc.ca.

Police do not believe that there was any criminal intent when Shore spoke with investigators, and will not be recommending charges.

RCMP are not providing any information about how Shore actually injured his throat, and directed questions to the Canadian Forces. Military officials said they would not issue a statement on Tuesday.

The cut to the side of Shore's throat required six stitches to close up. The reservist told police that his attacker had asked questions about the Canadian Forces before taking out a knife, leading investigators to believe that Shore's military association was the motive in the attack.