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While an assault victim is facing life-threatening injuries, Vancouver police are seeking more information about a physically violent incident that took place in the Fairview neighbourhood.

According to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), two men were allegedly involved in an altercation shortly after 2 a.m. on February 29 in front of the Fairview Pub at 898 West Broadway at Laurel Street.

One of the two men, a 49-year-old man from Vancouver, was assaulted and taken to hospital with “very serious” injuries, where he remains today (March 9) according to VPD spokesperson Sgt. Aaron Roed.

Meanwhile, investigators have identified a male suspect and the investigation remains ongoing.

Sgt. Roed said at a news conference today (March 9) that they have information on why this happened “but only from a certain viewpoint” and are therefore seeking witnesses or anyone who has video footage of what happened.

Anyone with information about this incident call the VPD at 604-717-2541 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.