A West Vancouver man remains in serious condition after being stabbed at the Pemberton Music Festival.
The West Vancouver resident was stabbed just after 5 a.m. in the staff camping area of the annual music festival Monday morning, according to Sgt. Rob Knapton, media relations officer with the Pemberton RCMP.
He was rushed to a helicopter and taken to a Vancouver area hospital to treat what Knapton described as “very serious” injuries.
“(His) prognosis right now is still unclear,” Knapton said.
Police were called to the scene to investigate a reported pepper spraying incident but quickly found the stabbing victim.
RCMP arrested a 23-year-old Vancouver man without incident on Monday.
The suspect was due in court Tuesday after press time to face charges in connection with the assault.
The festival was largely a peaceful gathering of music fans, according to Knapton.
