Vancouver – The suspect in an alleged knife attack at East Vancouver’s Crab Park has been charged, following an investigation by the Vancouver Police Department.

Denis Sleightholme, 42, was charged today with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a weapon.

Vancouver Police arrested Sleightholme Saturday morning, after multiple people reported a man in a homeless encampment who was stabbing people.

 

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