The type of activity investigators are involved in, and the evidence gathered varies depending on whether investigations use the reactive or proactive method and, whether it is a serious and/or major crime. However, they all go through similar stages.

Explain how the process of investigation influences the stages to be carried by investigators (and possibly other agencies) into the below crime.

Crime Report Number CROO824
CRIME TYPE	Assault GBH
Offence	Stabbing
Victim details
METHOD Victim was drinking in Alums Bar with friends when one of his friends got involved in an argument with an unknown male. This male became aggressive and as a result the victim informed security at the venue. Security escorted the unknown male off the premises. When victim and friends left the bar twenty minutes later, they were approached by the unknown male who produced a screwdriver from his right pocket and stabbed the victim in the left arm causing a 2 cm puncture wound. The suspect then ran off.