Police seek witnesses after senior assaulted on a B.C. ferry Thursday

FILE — A BC Ferries vessel in dock. (CityNews Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted December 27, 2024 5:06 pm.

A senior citizen was assaulted on a BC Ferries vessel travelling from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale Thursday, Mounties say.

The man was in an elevator on the 4:20 p.m. sailing when the incident occurred, leaving him with injuries to his face.

“There may have been several witnesses who saw the suspect and victim immediately after the assault when the elevator opened,” the Sunshine Coast RCMP said.

“The victim, a 79-year-old Sechelt man, suffered injuries to his face.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the attack or who may have more information is asked to call the RCMP at 604-885-2266 and quote file number 2024-9895.

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