A 24-year-old woman was struck from behind with a bottle and injured in an East Vancouver attack that police believe was completely random.
On Wednesday morning, the Vancouver Police Department tweeted about the incident, which took place near Kingsway and Nanaimo around 1 pm on Tuesday afternoon.
Thankfully, the victim was able to contact 911 with the assistance of two witnesses who were on the scene.
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In its tweet, the Vancouver Police Department also revealed that a suspect has now been charged.
Vancouver police named 42-year-old Steven Raymond Edwards in connection to the incident, and he has been charged with assault with a weapon and is currently in custody.
#VPDScanner: 24 y/o woman walking near Kingsway and Naniamo was assaulted by a stranger at 1 pm on Tuesday. She called 911 & with assistance of two witnesses, suspect was arrested by #VPD within minutes. Steven Raymond Edwards, 42, charged assault with a weapon. He’s in custody. pic.twitter.com/VAphoFhZlg
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 28, 2023
We reached out to the Vancouver Police Department for additional information.
Vancouver Police Sergeant Steve Addison reiterated that the incident appears to have been random and unprovoked, adding that the bottle used in the attack was apparently thrown at the woman.
Addison added that police have not figured out if there was a specific motive in the random assault.
Thankfully, the victim didn’t require hospitalization, and police don’t believe she will have any lasting physical injuries.
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