New Westminster police are investigating a daytime stabbing that happened at Columbia Square on Friday.
Shortly after 2 p.m., police received reports that a man had been stabbed at 1005 Columbia St., Staff Sgt. Todd Matsumoto told the Record. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
"I can tell you our major crime unit has been called in to continue with our investigation, as well as our forensic identification section," said Matsumoto.
The stabbing occurred in Columbia Square plaza, right outside of the New Westminster school district's school board office. Superintendent John Gaiptman said witnesses brought the victim to the front of the building and staff attended to him.
"911 was called immediately, they showed up and whisked him off to Royal Columbian," said Gaiptman.
In regard to concerns with the stabbing happening so close to the school district headquarters, Gaiptman said they are in contact with the police department and determining what they can do to ensure the safety of district staff in the area.
"We're certainly going to continue to work with the police to find out the nature, how this could happen, and anything that is relevant to us to make sure that our students and staff around the area can feel safe," he said.
