NORTH Vancouver RCMP have arrested a man for assault after a reported stabbing at a construction site.

On June 5, just before noon, police received several reports of an assault at a construction site near West 1st Street and Pemberton Avenue. It is alleged that a man entered the site and assaulted a worker. Numerous frontline officers, including West Vancouver Police Department (WVPD) officers who were nearby, responded to the incident. The suspect was taken into custody a short distance away.

The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital by paramedics. The suspect and victim are known to each other.

“This was a frightening and unsettling incident for the workers at the construction site,” said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for North Vancouver RCMP. “Thanks to the quick response of RCMP and WVPD officers, the suspect was arrested.”

Anyone who witnessed or has video of the incident and has not spoken to police, is asked to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file 25-11369.