Montreal police investigating after taking man to hospital on assault charges – Montreal

Montreal police are investigating an alleged assault with a weapon on a man in the city’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough early Saturday morning.

Authorities were alerted to the scene at approximately 1:15 am at the corner of Esplanade and Chavanel Streets.

Police said there was a brawl between the victim and a group of suspects. A 29-year-old man was allegedly assaulted with a blunt object and suffered minor injuries to his upper body.

The man was taken to hospital and is expected to recover.

Police said the suspect fled the scene in a car. No arrests have been made.

Investigators met with witnesses and a security perimeter was set up in the area.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.