Man airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after assault in Nanaimo, B.C.

An RCMP vehicle in downtown Nanaimo. (CTV News)

A 62-year-old man was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an assault Monday in Nanaimo, B.C.

Mounties are still investigating the attack and have not identified a perpetrator.

In a statement Tuesday, the Nanaimo RCMP says the victim was found unresponsive in an alley between Shepherd and Georgia avenues, south of Fifth Street, shortly after 9 p.m.

Police, paramedics and firefighters rendered aid to the man. Police dogs and forensic detectives also attended the scene to gather evidence and try to locate a suspect.

Investigators are now asking the public to provide information related to the assault to the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.

Police believe the assault may have occurred “some time before the victim was actually located,” the statement said.