London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
London

Overnight assault leaves two men seriously hurt

London police are investigating an assault near the downtown that sent two men to hospital with serious injuries.

Emergency crews were called about the incident in the area of Wellington and Hill streets around 3 a.m. on Thursday. When they arrived they found two men with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Paramedics took both men to hospital for treatment.

A home at 142 Wellington Street was cordoned off with yellow tape and a police cruiser remained out front around 6 a.m.

Few details about the assault have been released including whether a weapon was used and whether police have identified any suspects.

"The investigation is in its early stages and an update will be provided as soon as one is available," said Constable Scott Mandich.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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