Vancouver police investigating ‘serious assaults’ in the DTES

Posted June 1, 2023 6:12 pm.
Last Updated June 2, 2023 11:02 am.
Police were in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside investigating “a number of serious assaults” through Thursday afternoon and evening.
As a result, East Hastings was shut down between Carrall Street and Main Street until just after 9:30 p.m., when TransLink resumed bus travel in the area.
#VPDNews: VPD is investigating a number of serious assaults that occurred in the DTES this afternoon. The investigation is in it's early stages. We will share additional information when it becomes available. Police remain on scene collecting evidence. pic.twitter.com/kUAd9JV2kn
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 2, 2023
In an email to CityNews just after 6:30 p.m., Const. Tania Visintin says the assaults happened earlier in the afternoon, and adds the investigation is still in its early stages.

The Vancouver Police Department says it is investigating serious assaults that took place on the Downtown Eastside Thursday afternoon. (Image via Twitter)
Photos posted from the scene show yellow police tape hung up at the intersection.

(CityNews Image, Chad Harris)
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it will provide more information as it becomes available.