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Naked Man Arrested After Downtown Vancouver Assault on Woman

Police say the 20-year-old is in secure hospital custody under the Mental Health Act pending Crown counsel’s charge review.

Overview

  • Investigators report the 31-year-old victim was knocked to the ground and urinated on near West Pender and Beatty just after 6 a.m.
  • Bystanders intervened, restrained the suspect, and called authorities until Vancouver Police arrived.
  • Police say the man was naked and standing on a parked car before he yelled and ran at the victim.
  • The Vancouver Police Department plans to submit a report to Crown counsel for consideration of criminal charges.
  • Officials indicated potential mental-health factors in the case, and a VPD spokesperson noted the victim faces physical injuries and lasting trauma.