Man arrested after alleged meat cleaver incident at Vancouver women’s centre
Posted January 17, 2022 1:11 pm.
Last Updated January 17, 2022 1:12 pm.
A man who was reportedly wielding a meat cleaver and threatening to kill people at a Vancouver women’s centre has been arrested.
According to police, a witness called police Sunday afternoon claiming a man with a meat cleaver followed a woman into the Columbia Street community centre.
The man was threatening people while holding the weapon before he dropped it and walked away, according to police.
A witness then grabbed the large knife from the floor and called police. A 31-year-old suspect was arrested nearby.
#VPDNews: A man with a meat cleaver was arrested by Vancouver Police on Sunday after threatening to kill women at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. https://t.co/3IlMtLhN5K pic.twitter.com/EzuD4DFaW1
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) January 17, 2022
“Many violent crimes go unreported in the Downtown Eastside, and this arrest was made possible because several people acted quickly and did the right thing,” said Sgt. Steve Addison.
“Their actions allowed VPD officers to respond immediately and arrest a violent suspect before anyone was physically hurt.”
The suspect remains in custody and VPD is recommending numerous charges related to weapons, assault, and breach of bail.
