Dtes Stabbing

• Teen arrested in connection with 4 stabbings in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  Police found and arrested the teen suspect within hours of the incident. He has now been charged with four counts of aggravated assault and remains in custody.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2025
  
• Man charged in CRAB Park stabbing spree previously convicted in DTES stabbing

  Dennis Sleightholme was arrested early Saturday morning and faces aggravated assault and weapons charges in connection with a stabbing spree in CRAB Park.

  Crime

  Oct 11, 2022
  
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• Man in wheelchair stabbed as tensions rise at East Hastings Street tent city

  The latest incident comes at a time during which the number of temporary street homes in the form of tents and canopies has grown along East Hastings Street.

  Crime

  Jul 13, 2022
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• 2 Vancouver police officers stabbed while responding to call in Strathcona

  Vancouver police confirmed one of the officers has suffered serious injuries but could not confirm any other details at this time.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2021
• Man in critical condition after ‘serious’ Downtown Eastside stabbing

  The stabbing happened just after 11 a.m. in an alley east of Abbott Street and south of Hastings.

  Crime

  Jun 23, 2018