Man suffers broken nose after assault at Burnaby SkyTrain station

FILE — Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain Station. (CityNews Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted April 6, 2025 4:18 pm.

Last Updated April 6, 2025 5:42 pm.

A man has been left injured after an assault at Lougheed SkyTrain Station in Burnaby Friday.

Metro Vancouver Transit Police say they responded to reports of a fight in progress involving an “edged weapon” around 6 p.m.

The victim suffered multiple injuries, including a broken nose, and was taken to hospital for further treatment.

Const. Amanda Steed tells 1130 NewsRadio a suspect was found on a train and was arrested without incident.

Steed says police are recommending several charges, including assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

— With files from David Nadalini

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