A man is in custody after an unprovoked attack on another man outside the Ministry of Health building on Blanshard Street, Wednesday.
Victoria police responded to a disturbance call at FloydB次元官网网址檚 Diner on Yates Street just before 11 a.m. to reports of a man throwing items around and assaulting patrons.
Incident began at FloydB次元官网网址檚 Diner before suspect ran off, stripped off his clothes and punched someone at Health Building. Police believe he was on drugs or suffers from mental health problems.
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Once outside the Ministry of Health, the suspect then assaulted the man who is believed to have a broken nose, a tooth knocked out and a hand injury.
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The investigation is in its preliminary stages, but charges against the suspect are likely, Cowperthwaite said.
In total, five victims were assaulted.
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