Sunday, June 7, 2026
ADVT 
National

VPD officer assaulted in an ambulance while escorting patient

Darpan News Desk Vancouver Police, 19 Aug, 2021 02:38 PM
  • VPD officer assaulted in an ambulance while escorting patient

Ambulance staff called police last week when a man in need of medical attention was unwilling to go to hospital. Officers arrived and were able to convince the man to get in the ambulance.

The paramedics requested an officer ride in the back of the ambulance to escort them to the hospital.

While in the ambulance, the man became aggressive, and punched the officer in the face. A struggle ensued, but police were able to help restrain him until they arrived safely at the hospital.

The officer suffered minor injuries. The suspect could face a charge of assault peace officer.

MORE National ARTICLES

CERB repayment demand scrapped for some

CERB repayment demand scrapped for some
They'd been told that to qualify for the CERB they had to have earned at least $5,000 in 2019 or in the 12 months before they applied.

CERB repayment demand scrapped for some

China shouldn't host 2022 Olympics: Annamie Paul

China shouldn't host 2022 Olympics: Annamie Paul
Paul says the International Olympic Committee, along with Canada and other countries that condemn human rights violations in China, should find another venue.

China shouldn't host 2022 Olympics: Annamie Paul

Training PSWs to cost $38.5M over two years: PBO

Training PSWs to cost $38.5M over two years: PBO
Parts of the country have faced dire staffing shortages in long-term care homes, where COVID-19 outbreaks have strained resources and caused thousands of deaths.

Training PSWs to cost $38.5M over two years: PBO

Land borders to need negative COVID-19 test result

Land borders to need negative COVID-19 test result
Trudeau says the new measure will kick in Feb. 15, the latest move to keep COVID-19 from spreading within Canada from people who travelled outside it.

Land borders to need negative COVID-19 test result

13 new deaths over 3 days

13 new deaths over 3 days
“There are 3,976 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. There are 234 individuals currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 69 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation“. 

13 new deaths over 3 days

Investigators need your help to identify an assault suspect

Investigators need your help to identify an assault suspect
Upon arrival, police located two victims who had been assaulted by an unknown man. Both victims were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators need your help to identify an assault suspect