A Vancouver police officer was seriously injured in a random attack on the Downtown Eastside on Tuesday night.
The incident happened near Main and Hastings Streets just after 7 p.m.
Vancouver Police chief Adam Palmer said two uniformed police officers were walking the beat in the area when a person randomly attacked one of the officers with an “edged weapon.”
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Palmer said the officer was rushed to hospital and treated for his injuries.
He added that the suspect was arrested and has a history of violence.
“Random senseless violence is intolerable and certain people need to be incarcerated — full stop,” Palmer said on X.
At this time, no charges have been laid.