Police say they discovered a man suffering from serious injuries after checking on a person's wellbeing in St. Catharines earlier this month.
They are now seeking information from the public in their investigation.
On Aug. 10, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold), uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Merritt Street and Townline Road E to do a welfare check.
"Investigation revealed that a male victim was assaulted and injured," police said in a news release. "Niagara Emergency Medical Services attended and transported the male to hospital with serious injuries."
Detectives with 1 District are overseeing the investigation.
Anyone with information, anyone who may have been in the area or anyone with video/dash cam surveillance is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009711.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
