Police initiated an investigation after a man was found with multiple stab wounds at a property in Sandys.

The 39-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers went to a home on East Shore Road at about 1.05am on Saturday, police said, “following a report of a male prowler”.

The Bermuda Police Service added: “Upon arrival at the location, officers found a 39-year-old male with multiple stab wounds about the body.

“He was conscious and breathing.

“Emergency services were immediately notified. EMTs attended and conveyed the injured man via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where, at last check, he continued to receive treatment for his injuries.”

A police spokesman said yesterday: “It is believed the victim may have sustained his injuries at another location and was seeking to avoid his attackers when he was seen by residents of East Shore Road who thought he was a prowler and called police.”

Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call Detective Constable Timothy Harvey on 717-0880 or e-mail tharvey@bps.bm.

Information can also be provided to any police officer or through the community reporting portal, portal.police.bm.

The number for the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers is 800-8477.

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• UPDATE: this article has been updated to include additional information from the Bermuda Police Service