Police search for intruders who injured rural property owner in central Alberta

RCMP in Olds say the 36-year-old man had gone to check on some noises in his garage and suffered cuts to his face and arm when he was attacked by someone with a sharp weapon. (Shutterstock)

OLDS, Alta. —  Police in central Alberta are searching for at least three suspects after a rural property owner was injured in a late-night confrontation on the weekend.

RCMP in Olds say the 36-year-old man had gone to check on some noises in his garage and suffered cuts to his face and arm when he was attacked by someone with a sharp weapon.

They say the owner put the suspect into a hold to defend himself, but was kicked from behind by a second man.

Both suspects ran down the driveway with the property owner chasing after them.

Once the duo reached the road, a small car parked nearby struck the victim and then took off with the assailants.

Mounties say the property owner has been released from hospital.