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Delta man arrested after break-in and assault on two strangers in Yaletown hotel

Darpan News Desk Vancouver Police, 18 Apr, 2022 10:50 AM

On Saturday night, Vancouver Police arrested a 23-year-old Delta man after he assaulted two strangers inside a Yaletown hotel.

The man entered the hotel at 6:30 p.m. & assaulted a staff member before bursting into a guest’s room.

#VPDscanner: #VPD arrested a 23-year-old Delta man Saturday night after he assaulted two strangers inside a Yaletown hotel. The man entered the hotel at 6:30 p.m. & assaulted a staff member before bursting into a guest’s room. Assault & break-in charges pending. Minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/SWEU9JLwMe
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 17, 2022

Assault & break-in charges are pending. The two victims both suffered minor injuries.

Vancouver Police didn't specify the name of the hotel in Yaletown where the incident took place.

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