One man is in hospital and three youths have been arrested following a stabbing incident at the Mex Liquor Store in Courtenay.

One man is in hospital and three youths have been arrested following a stabbing incident at the Mex Liquor Store in Courtenay.

The three youths entered the store Friday evening and stole a case of beer, according to an employee.

They then returned a couple of hours later.  A friend of the owner told them to leave and then he was assaulted and stabbed.  The man was flown to Vancouver for treatment.

The employee went on to say that the youths returned once more at 1am to break in and steal more items.

Comox Valley RCMP confirmed that three youths, all under the age of 18, were arrested in connection with the incidents. The RCMP also confirmed that the victim is “recovering in hospital.”