Police responded to a report of a serious assault that occurred beside Cross Bay Beach, Sonesta Drive, Southampton sometime around 9:00pm on Tuesday 7th August 2007. It is believed there was a crowd of approximately twenty people in the area when the 18 year old victim was struck on the back of the neck with what is believed to be a machete. The strike caused a deep laceration; however, the victim managed to make his way to a nearby residence where the emergency services were alerted. The injuries are not life threatening and he is currently being treated on Perry Ward at KEMH.

It is requested that any person who witnessed this incident or has any information that may assist in the inquiry, contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010.