stranger assault

• Man arrested after ‘unprovoked attack’ with hatchet on New Westminster police officer

  A patrol officer attempted to speak to the man, but he "raised the hatchet in a threatening manner and charged," according to New Westminster police.

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  Aug 9
  
• Suspect dented car before alleged assault in Vancouver’s Chinatown, driver says

  'I think he deserves to get the help that he needs': Tami Higo said she truly hopes the suspect who kicked her car and then knocked down a mom and child receives help.

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  Jul 24
  
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• Man accused of knocking B.C. mom and toddler to the ground appears in court

  Shackwan David Kelly was arrested Thursday, after a witness recognized him from media reports about the case.

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  Jul 22
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• Woman attacked in unprovoked stranger assault aboard Vancouver bus

  Metro Vancouver Transit Police released a video of the assault, in hopes that someone recognizes the suspect.

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  Jul 21
• Three teens plead guilty in stabbing outside Burnaby house party last year

  The attack on Oct. 23, 2021 in North Burnaby left a 15-year-old boy with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries to his torso.

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  Jul 19
• Police search for victim and suspect in assault against a senior in Saanich, B.C.

  The victim did not remain at the scene of the Wednesday assault and Saanich police are encouraging her to contact them.

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  May 27
• Man arrested after 4 women sexually assaulted at Granville SkyTrain station

  Metro Vancouver Transit Police have recommended the Surrey man be charged with four counts of sexual assault, and are thanking the "heroic" efforts of bystanders.

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  May 26
• Vancouver police investigate possible hate crime after senior bear-sprayed in Chinatown

  The 87-year-old victim, a Chinatown resident, was standing at a bus stop when a stranger came up to him and made racist comments, said police.

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  May 21
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• Victoria police seek witnesses after woman shoved face-first into building

  Police said the victim was walking in the 400 block of Simcoe Street around 10 p.m. Saturday when she was approached by the suspect. 

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  May 4
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• B.C. warrant issued for woman charged in random Metrotown assault

  Burnaby RCMP have confirmed a B.C.-wide warrant has now been issued for Hayun Song's arrest and attempts are being made to get her into custody.

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  May 2