Vancouver – Vancouver Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred in an Olympic Village park and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
On Saturday, June 7, at 4:25 p.m., a man called 9-1-1 requesting an ambulance after reporting that he had been struck over the head and needed help. Paramedics and police located the victim along a pedestrian and cycling path near the fenced dog area in Hinge Park, on the west side of Olympic Village. He was rushed to hospital with significant injuries to his head and face.
Based on the investigation to date, police believe there was some form of interaction between the victim and the suspect prior to the assault.
“Unfortunately, the victim’s condition is slow to improve, and his injuries will likely be life-altering,” says Constable Jason Doucette. “Although the victim was found alone after the assault, we believe there were park users nearby who may have seen or heard something but didn’t realize the seriousness of the incident at the time. We are asking those people to come forward.”
Investigators are releasing photos of the victim’s backpack and bicycle in hopes someone
will recognize them from the day of the incident and assist detectives in determining what led to the assault and who was involved.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators in VPD’s Major Crime Section at 604-717-2541.
