Advertisement

Woman charged after allegedly striking someone with ‘small hammer’ in Vancouver

Vancouver police have arrested and charged a woman in connection with an alleged assault with a hammer at Seymour and Pender streets on Sun. Sept. 25, 2022. Global News

Police have announced charges against a 27-year-old woman after allegedly striking another woman with a “small hammer” in downtown Vancouver on Sunday.

The unprovoked attack reportedly took place around 6:15 p.m. The 33-year-old victim from Coquitlam, B.C., was walking with friends on Seymour Street near Pender Street when she was “suddenly attacked from behind,” police said in a Monday news release.

Bystanders intervened, sheltering the victim and calling 911, police added.

“The suspect did not know the victim and didn’t have any previous contact with the group,” said Const. Jason Doucette in the release.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

“The victim, obviously shaken, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”

Story continues below advertisement

The suspect remains in custody and faces a charge of assault with a weapon.

Click to play video: 'VPD chief promises to bring PNE riot suspects to justice'
VPD chief promises to bring PNE riot suspects to justice

Sponsored content

AdChoices