Man allegedly coughs, spits at Transit Police during arrest at SkyTrain station

Two transit police officers are both currently self-isolating at home, following a reported incident at the New Westminster SkyTrain Station over the weekend.

Transit Police Sgt. Clint Hampton told Daily Hive the incident took place at 2 pm on March 21, when police were called to the area for reports of a man threatening a SkyTrain station attendant, as well as a member of the public, with a knife.

Police arrived on the scene and arrested the individual, but not before the officers said the suspect started “intentionally coughing and spitting at officers.”

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The man is now facing numerous charges, including Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Assault a Peace Officer, and Uttering Threats.

Hampton said both the arresting officer and their partner involved in the incident are now self-isolating.

“We are very proud of the professionalism we see amongst our officers who are working under very difficult and stressful situations,” he added.