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Paramedic Attacked While Helping Patient
5 Nov
Summary
- Paramedic was assaulted while assisting a patient downtown.
- The suspect approached the medic requesting water before striking.
- A 27-year-old man faces recommended assault charges.
In Vancouver, a paramedic was assaulted while providing care to a patient downtown on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. near West Hastings and Abbott streets. According to police reports, an individual approached the paramedic, requested water, and then struck the medic on the head before fleeing.
The Vancouver Police Department reported that the paramedic sustained minor injuries. Officers located and arrested a suspect a block away from the scene. Assault charges are being recommended against the 27-year-old man involved in the incident.
This event occurs amidst growing concerns regarding the safety of emergency service personnel. Last year, the Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. union initiated a campaign to raise awareness about increasing incidents of violence directed at paramedics across the province.
