PORT Moody Police arrested a naked man on Saturday evening after he allegedly assaulted a stranger and armed himself with a knife.

 On May 24 shortly before 10 p.m., police received several 9-1-1 calls of an assault that had occurred at Rocky Point Park. A naked man allegedly assaulted another man, then ran into a nearby restaurant. Inside the restaurant, it is alleged he armed himself with a knife – brandishing it in a threatening manner.

Police said that frontline officers arrived on scene within two minutes of being dispatched, arresting the suspect nearby without further incident. The suspect – a 48-year-old man – remains in police custody at this time, awaiting charge assessment from the B.C. Prosecution Service.

“This incident occurred in a very busy part of our community and as a result, we have spoken with a number of witnesses already,” said Constable Sam Zacharias. “Thankfully no one sustained any serious injuries.”

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Port Moody Police Department and quote file 2025-2186.