ON January 23, at approximately 8 p.m., Richmond RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the 3500-block of Francis Road.

Officers located a 34-year-old male suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to a local area hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

Initial investigation has revealed that an altercation occurred between two individuals. The investigation is still in its early stages, but initial indications are that the parties involved are known to each other and there is no threat to the public.

Anyone with further information who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.