On Jan. 3, police began an investigation into an aggravated assault that occurred at the Blind Bay Village Grocery Store.
A 49-year-old male and a 45-year-old male became involved in an argument. This led to a physical altercation between the two in which one person struck his head on the ground causing a skull fracture. The victim of the skull fracture is in serious condition in Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
Police investigation is continuing. RCMP report they have not yet been able to interview the victim due to his condition.
Names are being withheld until a decision is made by Crown counsel on whether criminal charges will be laid.