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Woman arrested after stabbing downtown Vancouver security guard with needle: police

A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer's uniform as she makes a phone call after responding to an incident in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A woman has been arrested after a Vancouver security guard was stabbed with a hypodermic needle Thursday.

Vancouver police said the reported assault took place in the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood around 4:30 p.m. near Main and East Hastings streets.

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The 62-year-old security guard was stabbed in the arm and was taken to hospital, police said.

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When officers responded to the call, they found the suspect upon arrival who refused to drop the needle despite commands from police.

“A less-lethal beanbag shotgun was deployed during the arrest,” said Vancouver police staff said in a release.

“Cheyenne Harvey, 38, has been charged with aggravated assault.”

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Harvey remains in custody awaiting a court appearance.

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