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Elderly Woman Attacked in Vancouver Downtown Eastside
30 Sep
Summary
- An 86-year-old woman was pushed down by a stranger.
- The woman suffered a forehead cut and required hospital treatment.
- A 40-year-old man, Felix Harris, faces assault charges.
In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, an 86-year-old woman was assaulted on Saturday afternoon. The woman, who relies on a walker for mobility, was pushed to the ground on Hastings Street. The attack, captured by officers who witnessed the event, left the victim with a cut on her forehead. Emergency services attended to her injuries before she was transported to the hospital, where she is expected to recover.
Authorities have charged 40-year-old Felix Harris with one count of assault in relation to the incident. Police are treating the assault as a random act against a stranger. Court records indicate Harris, born in 1986, is currently in custody, facing legal proceedings for the attack.
