New Westminster police seeking 2 suspects in stabbing

Police in New Westminster are looking for two suspects after a stabbing near the riverfront Tuesday night.

The New Westminster Police Department says a witness discovered a man with injuries around 10 p.m. and flagged down an officer outside a nearby police station.

Police believe there was some sort of altercation beforehand near the staircase of the Front Street parkade that leads to Westminster Pier Park.

Officers reportedly provided the victim with first aid before paramedics took him to the hospital.

Now police are asking for witnesses to come forward to help identify two suspects.

The first suspect is described as a 6’5″ tall man with a slim build and a speech impediment. He was wearing a horizontal striped shirt and jeans.

The second suspect is described as a 5’5″ tall man wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, jeans, a baseball cap, and a blue medical mask. 

Police say the two suspects were accompanied by two women. 

The New Westminster Police Major Crime Unit has reportedly taken charge of the investigation and is asking you to reach out to them at 604-529-2430 or by emailing mcucrimetips@nwpolice.org if you have any information.

“We believe there were a number of people who witnessed the event and have yet to speak to police,” said Sgt. Andrew Leaver in a press release Wednesday.