One man has been arrested by Saanich Police following an assault in Beaver Lake Park, which left one person in a "critical but stable condition," according to police.
Officers responded to a report of an assault in progress in one of the park's parking lots on Thursday (Nov. 21), at about 12.45 p.m.
According to a news release, at the scene, officers located a man with significant injuries who was later transported to hospital.
A second man was arrested who was held in custody overnight, and was scheduled to appear in court on Friday (Nov. 22).
"Our investigators believe this was a targeted incident as the two individuals are known to each other," noted Saanich police in the release.
Police say there is no risk to the public.