Saturday, July 4, 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

Tory Seeks Law Banning Sex-Selective Abortion

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer's campaign commitment not to reopen the debate on abortion has not stopped a Conservative MP from introducing a private member's bill that would ban sex-selective abortions.    

Tory Seeks Law Banning Sex-Selective Abortion

Car-Sharing Firm Car2Go Leaves Canada With Valuable Data In Changing Market: Expert

Car-Sharing Firm Car2Go Leaves Canada With Valuable Data In Changing Market: Expert
VANCOUVER - The car-sharing company formerly known as Car2Go is closing up shop in North America on Saturday, taking with it valuable data for automakers looking to the future, says one expert.    

Car-Sharing Firm Car2Go Leaves Canada With Valuable Data In Changing Market: Expert

Ontario Coronavirus Case Is Province's First Instance Of Human-To-Human Spread

TORONTO - Ontario now has a sixth confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, and health officials say it is the first instance in the province of human-to-human transmission.

Ontario Coronavirus Case Is Province's First Instance Of Human-To-Human Spread

Search And Rescue To Join Police Looking For Nirla Sharma In New Westminster B.C.

The team, from Coquitlam, says in a social media post that members have been asked to assist the New Westminster Police Department in the search for Nirla Sharma.

Search And Rescue To Join Police Looking For Nirla Sharma In New Westminster B.C.

Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs To Meet Today With Federal And B.C. Governments

HOUSTON, B.C. - A meeting between Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and the federal and British Columbia government is expected to take place today.    

Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs To Meet Today With Federal And B.C. Governments

Ottawa's LRT Line Leaves Thousands Out In The Cold During Heavy Snowstorm

OTTAWA - Many transit riders in Ottawa were left out in the cold during a heavy snowstorm after serious power issues on the city's beleaguered new light-rail system ground service to a snail's pace Thursday.    

Ottawa's LRT Line Leaves Thousands Out In The Cold During Heavy Snowstorm