Woman arrested after knife-related incident at Skytrain station

On Monday afternoon, Transit Police say they responded to a knife-related incident alongside Vancouver Police. (HanaMae Nassar / CityNews Image)

By James Paracy

Posted March 27, 2023 6:32 pm.

Last Updated March 27, 2023 6:47 pm.

One person has been arrested after a disturbance at Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station in Vancouver Monday afternoon.

According to Metro Vancouver Transit Police (MVTP), officers received reports of a incident at the station involving a knife late Monday afternoon.

MVTP says one woman was taken into custody at the scene by the VPD, which has since taken over the investigation.

CityNews has reached out to VPD for further details.

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