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1 man hospitalized in life-threatening condition following targeted assault in southwest Calgary

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A man was rushed to hospital after he was assaulted in the community of Rosscarrock on Friday afternoon. Timm Bruch reports.

Police have surrounded a home in the southwest where they’re investigating a serious assault.

One person was transported to Foothills hospital Friday evening for what Calgary EMS says were multiple serious injuries.

Calgary police said they received several 911 calls about a man in physical distress at a residence. They arrived and discovered a man in his 40s wandering in the streets with his hands bound and face covered.

He had stab wounds and told officers he was assaulted at a nearby residence. Police cleared the house, but no other victims were found.

The scene is being held as investigators are there.

Police said it was a targeted attack.

They’re looking for the offenders.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.

With files from Timm Bruch