Windsor police say the machete attack that happened around 3 a.m. Wednesday was targeted.
Officers responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the area of Wyandotte Street East and Langlois Avenue where the victims were reportedly sitting on a public bench when a white van drove up and stopped near them.
A masked suspect then exited the van and attacked the victims with a machete.
The suspect then returned to the van, which was occupied by two other individuals, and fled the scene.
Two women and one man were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Major Crimes Unit determined the attack was a targeted incident.
Police have released a description of the three suspects:
Anyone who was in the area at the time or who has a dashcam or residential or business video that can assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.
They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com
- with files from AM800's Rusty Thomson