Man discovered bleeding with hands bound on St-Laurent Blvd.: police
Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating after a man was found bleeding with his hands bound downtown Sunday morning.
Police believe the 38-year-old man was assaulted by one or two people inside an abandoned building on St-Laurent Boulevard, near Ontario Street.
Multiple 911 calls were made around 11:40 concerning the victim, who was discovered on St-Laurent with injuries to his upper body and with his hands tied.
The victim was transported to hospital. His life is not in danger, according to the SPVM.
A perimeter was established Sunday afternoon while investigators gathered more information on the event.
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