Vancouver Police Arrest 33-year-old Man They Believe Attacked Two Seniors

The Canadian Press, 01 Jun, 2016 01:27 PM

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver have arrested a man they believe is behind two random attacks on elderly women.

An 84-year-old woman was sitting on her walker waiting for a ride on a busy street last Thursday when a man kicked her off her seat.

She was taken to hospital and treated for a broken elbow.

Two hours later and a few blocks away, a 70-year-old woman in a wheelchair out with her daughter suffered minor injuries after she was punched in the face by a man matching the same description.

Police say a 33-year-old suspect is in custody and they're gathering evidence to recommend charges and determine if there are links to any other incidents in the city.

The man's mental health is believed to be a factor in the attacks.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Edmonton, Saskatchewan, B.C. Now Meet Requirements For Extra EI, Documents Show

Documents outlining how the federal government chose 12 economic regions for extended EI benefits suggest Edmonton and at least two other areas would now qualify for the same help.

Edmonton, Saskatchewan, B.C. Now Meet Requirements For Extra EI, Documents Show

Senators Told They're Last Hope For Suffering Canadians Who Aren't Near Death

aureen Taylor told senators they're the last hope of people who are suffering intolerably but won't qualify for an assisted death under the proposed new law, which would require a person's natural death to be "reasonably foreseeable."

Senators Told They're Last Hope For Suffering Canadians Who Aren't Near Death

Former PM Paul Martin's Portrait The 21st To Hang Beside Confederation Hall

Now, a portrait of Martin has been unveiled that will — just as Martin did in real life — displace his former boss.

Former PM Paul Martin's Portrait The 21st To Hang Beside Confederation Hall

Apology For Sexual Misconduct Can Help Victim Heal, But Only If Sincere: Experts

Former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi issued an apology in court for "sexually inappropriate" conduct towards co-worker Kathryn Borel, who had accused the "Q" star of grabbing her from behind and grinding his pelvis into her at work.

Apology For Sexual Misconduct Can Help Victim Heal, But Only If Sincere: Experts

Big Banks Shave 2016 Growth Outlooks For Canada In Wake Of Alberta Wildfire

Experts, including those from several big banks, have shaved their outlooks in recent days following the huge blaze that tore through Fort McMurray — the heart of oil country.