Stranger Attacks
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Man arrested after ‘unprovoked attack’ with hatchet on New Westminster police officerA patrol officer attempted to speak to the man, but he "raised the hatchet in a threatening manner and charged," according to New Westminster police.CrimeAug 9, 2022
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‘Traumatized’: Woman suffers broken nose in attack by two men in Vancouver'She didn't want to give up her phone so they punched her seven times in the face,' said the victim's mother, Mirella Gibeau.CrimeJul 12, 2022
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B.C., mayors launch probe to crack down on repeat offenders, random attacksThis investigation and recommendation structure are similar to actions taken by the province to address money laundering, as well as the financial crisis at ICBC.PoliticsMay 5, 2022
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‘That threat is real’: Half of Vancouver Chinatown BIA’s annual budget now spent on securityThe Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) says fear of street violence is dissuading people from visiting or working in the neighbourhood.CrimeFeb 28, 2022
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