Police in Port Moody, B.C., arrested a 48-year-old naked man Saturday night after he allegedly assaulted a stranger then armed himself with a knife inside a busy restaurant.
The incident happened just before 10 p.m. on May 24 at Rocky Point Park, a popular waterfront area in the Vancouver suburb.
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According to police, multiple 9-1-1 calls were made reporting that a naked man had assaulted another man in the park. The suspect then ran into a nearby restaurant, where he allegedly picked up a knife and began threatening people.
Officers arrived at the scene within two minutes and were able to arrest the suspect nearby without further incident.
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He was remanded into custody, according to police.
“This incident occurred in a very busy part of our community and as a result, we have spoken with a number of witnesses already,” said Const. Sam Zacharias in a statement. “Thankfully no one sustained any serious injuries.”
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact authorities.
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