Police seek help locating witnesses of weekend alleged assault

Lethbridge Police responded to multiple reports of a fight across from the Pulse Nightclub Halloween night. 

Police are looking for witnesses following the alleged assault. 

A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. 

The investigation determined the incident was preceded by a dispute over a cellphone and escalated into an alleged physical altercation between the victim and an unknown man. 

During the confrontation, approximately three to five additional men joined in allegedly assaulting the victim. The group fled on foot prior to police arrival. 

The men are described as being of East Indian descent. No further descriptions are available. 

Investigators believe there were approximately 100 people lined up outside the nightclub when the alleged assault occurred. 

If you have any information about the incident, please call police at 403-328-4444 and reference file 26022544. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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