Vancouver Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a recent assault of a homeless man in Vancouver’s West End.
Shortly before 4:00 a.m. on September 6th, a member of the West Vancouver Police conducting a traffic stop in Vancouver found a 39 year old man in the 1700 block West Georgia bleeding from the head.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of serious facial injuries and a fractured skull.
Investigators believe he was assaulted as he slept near the pedestrian walkway under West Georgia Street close to Lost Lagoon.
There have been no suspects identified in this assault.
“The victim in this violent attack is part of a group that is some of the most vulnerable people in our society,” says Constable Brian Montague. “Police are appealing for anyone with information to call the Vancouver Police Assault – Robbery – Arson Unit at (604) 717- 2541 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.”
The VPD is asking residents to be alert and report any suspicious persons or circumstances to police.
