A 55-year-old police officer from Abbotsford is in critical condition in hospital after an incident in the 600 block Baker Street in Nelson on Thursday.

The Nelson Police Department said in a news release that a 26-year-old man was causing a disturbance on the street when the victim approached him and a fight occurred. The man was later arrested.

Abbotsford Police Department confirmed Sunday the victim was one of its officers, but did not release the man害羞草研究所檚 name.

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The incident is still being investigated by NPD as well as the RCMP Major Crimes Unit.

害羞草研究所淭he Nelson Police Department would like to pass on a sincere thank you to all the first responders, medical staff and civilians who stepped up to assist the injured male and who have assisted Nelson Police Department in the investigation,害羞草研究所� the release states.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 250-354-3919.