Close X
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
ADVT 
National

Charges Laid In Vancouver After Suspect Allegedly Tries To Throw Woman Off Pier

The Canadian Press, 02 Mar, 2016 01:12 PM
    VANCOUVER — Charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and assault have been laid against a 20-year-old woman after a series of violent events in downtown Vancouver.
     
    Police say they were called to the Coal Harbour waterfront, near Canada Place, at about 10 p.m. Monday after reports a young woman was trying to throw a 31-year-old woman off the pier and into the water below.
     
    Several other pedestrians were also attacked before officers arrived and arrested the suspect in a nearby park.
     
    Investigators say the woman was taken to hospital for assessment but was removed to the jail after kicking an 88-year-old woman in the head as the elderly victim lay on a nearby stretcher.
     
    The suspect was then returned to hospital after injuring herself while at the jail.  
     
    Vancouver Police say Ana Jankovic will remain in custody until her next court date on March 8, and they urge any other potential victims or witnesses to come forward to help with the investigation.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Canadian Journalist Mohamed Fahmy, Amnesty Call For 'Charter' To Protect Canadians Jailed Overseas

    Canadian Journalist Mohamed Fahmy, Amnesty Call For 'Charter' To Protect Canadians Jailed Overseas
    Fahmy, Amnesty International and other civil society groups want to see a protection charter that would give transparency to a process that appears to be applied unequally  and unevenly around the world.

    Canadian Journalist Mohamed Fahmy, Amnesty Call For 'Charter' To Protect Canadians Jailed Overseas

    I'm No Quitter: Christy Clark Clark Battles B.C.'s 'Forces Of No,' On LNG, Trade Deal

    I'm No Quitter: Christy Clark Clark Battles B.C.'s 'Forces Of No,' On LNG, Trade Deal
    First Nations leaders quickly shot back at the premier, labelling her comments "paternalistic" and "mindless."

    I'm No Quitter: Christy Clark Clark Battles B.C.'s 'Forces Of No,' On LNG, Trade Deal

    Yukon Government Does U-Turn On 'We All Need the D,' Campaign That Had Social Media Howling

    Yukon Government Does U-Turn On 'We All Need the D,' Campaign That Had Social Media Howling
    The department of Health and Social Services recently rolled out a campaign exhorting residence of the sun-deprived territory to ensure they're getting enough vitamin D.

    Yukon Government Does U-Turn On 'We All Need the D,' Campaign That Had Social Media Howling

    Man Found With US$100,000 In Cash In Toronto Loses Money To Government As Crime Proceeds

    Man Found With US$100,000 In Cash In Toronto Loses Money To Government As Crime Proceeds
    A man caught with more than US$100,000 cash in his backback as he attempted to leave Canada for Panama City lost his bid on Monday to have the seized money returned.

    Man Found With US$100,000 In Cash In Toronto Loses Money To Government As Crime Proceeds

    Pipelines: Justin Trudeau Says His Job Is To Bring People Together

    Pipelines:  Justin Trudeau Says His Job Is To Bring People Together
    Trudeau met with Denis Coderre for 45 minutes Tuesday to discuss a range of issues including the recent decision by the Montreal mayor and the organization that represents area municipalities to reject the 4,600-kilometre pipeline.

    Pipelines: Justin Trudeau Says His Job Is To Bring People Together

    Just Months After Tying Knot, Quebec Power Couple Pierre Karl Peladeau And Julie Snyder Split Up

    Just Months After Tying Knot,  Quebec Power Couple Pierre Karl Peladeau And Julie Snyder Split Up
    In a statement late Monday, the Parti Quebecois leader and Snyder, a television host and producer, said they have split and entered a mediation process.

    Just Months After Tying Knot, Quebec Power Couple Pierre Karl Peladeau And Julie Snyder Split Up