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Vancouver's Plaza Of Nations Behind Police Tape After Multiple Stabbing, 2 Men Arrested

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Nov, 2016 09:51 AM

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they are investigating multiple stabbings at the Plaza of Nations near the east end of False Creek.

No information about the number of victims or their conditions has been provided.

Exclusive: @VancouverPD arrest 2 men at BBY General Hospital after multiple stabbing in Vancouver. Bags to protect evidence on their hands. pic.twitter.com/RMkyKw1fl2
— Nafeesa Karim (@nafeesakarim) November 1, 2016

Const. Jason Doucette issued a news release saying the investigation is ongoing.

Officers were called at about 2:30 a.m. to the scene in front of the Harbour Event Centre and an adjoining night club.

.@VancouverPD only calling this a "serious assault," say more info at 1030am media briefing. pic.twitter.com/U3DQKUBIPA
— Jordan Armstrong (@jarmstrongbc) November 1, 2016

Several pieces of evidence are visible, including a pile of what appears to be bloodied clothing, and the entire plaza remains behind police tape.

Doucette says more details could be offered at a news conference later this morning.

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