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Suspect in Vancouver Seawall Attack Released on Strict House Arrest

Peterhans Nungu, charged with assaulting a Toronto tourist in April, is now under 24-hour house arrest with stringent conditions and police monitoring.

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Condo units are seen in Coal Harbour towers, in Vancouver, on Feb. 10, 2022. Vancouver police say a suspect in an assault in Coal Harbour earlier last month has been released.
Vancouver Police Department spokesman Sgt. Steve Addison in a file photo.
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Overview

  • Peterhans Nungu, 34, was charged with assault causing bodily harm following an April 15 attack on a Toronto woman near Coal Harbour in Vancouver.
  • The victim, known as Stephanie on TikTok, described the attack as life-threatening and shared details of her ordeal on social media, drawing widespread attention.
  • Nungu was granted bail on April 23 and transferred to a secure medical facility, where he remained under supervision until his release on May 20.
  • He is now living in Vancouver under 24-hour house arrest, with conditions prohibiting weapons, alcohol, drugs, sharp objects outside his residence, and contact with the victim.
  • The Vancouver Police Department's special investigations section is monitoring his compliance, and any breaches of his bail conditions are to be reported immediately.