One man has been arrested and another is in hospital after a serious assault in Comox.

On Friday, January 13, frontline members of the Comox Valley RCMP were called to a gas station on the 900-block of Aspen Road in Comox after a man allegedly assaulted the driver of a vehicle involved in a minor crash at that location.

“The driver of the vehicle sustained injuries and remains in hospital, said Constable Monika Terragni, Media Relations Officer, Comox Valley RCMP.

The investigation into this assault is continuing and updates may be provided as it develops, she added.

Anyone with information should contact Comox Valley RCMP, 800 Ryan Road, in Courtenay.

Call 250-338-1321 or email bcrcmp-grcencb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or Comox Valley Crime Stoppers.