Man charged, suspected of biting off Vancouver security guard’s fingertip

Granville Square near Howe Street and West Cordova Street on Monday April 14, 2025. (CityNews Image)

By Charles Brockman

Posted April 14, 2025 3:10 pm.

Last Updated April 14, 2025 4:57 pm.

Vancouver police say a 62-year-old security guard had his fingertip bitten off in a violent confrontation downtown last week.

Police say they were called to respond to an assault in progress on Thursday, April 10, around 10:30 a.m. outside Granville Square near West Cordova Street.

Granville Square near Howe Street and West Cordova Street
(CityNews Image)

The VPD says the victim was working as a security guard when he encountered the suspect in a plaza outside the building.

“Following a brief interaction, the victim was allegedly assaulted and sustained a severed fingertip,” said a VPD release Monday.

The victim was taken to hospital, and police officers arrested a suspect nearby.

A 32-year-old man is now facing one count of aggravated assault.

The suspect will reportedly remain in custody until his next court appearance on Wednesday.

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