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Three people assaulted

New Westminster police responded to the Queensborough Bridge following reports of an assault in progress on Sunday.

An adult male was alleged to have been assaulting an elderly man with a weapon. 

Two people intervened, which caused the assailant to turn his weapon on them.

Officers arrived on the scene and found the suspect with a weapon still in his hand. The man did not respond to police instructions for him to drop the weapon, and proceeded to continue attacking one of the victims.

Officers used a distance weapon called the ARWEN, which employs plastic bullets in an attempt to be non-lethal. However, the suspect was not deterred and continued attacking one of the victims. 

Eventually, officers were able to restrain and take the suspect into custody. 

"The victims suffered non-life threatening injuries, and were all taken to a local area hospital for an assessment. We are thankful that this was not worse than it was, which can be attributed to the people who helped stop the attack and the quick response of NWPD patrol officers,” stated Sergeant Jeff Scott. “NWPD officers continue to speak with all involved as they continue their investigation of what occurred.”

The suspect remains in custody and will appear in court.



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