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Tourist stabbed in 'completely random and unprovoked' attack in Vancouver, police say

A 28-year-old man visiting Vancouver from New Zealand was stabbed by a stranger in the city's downtown Wednesday night, according to police.

The incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. at the corner of Nelson and Granville streets in the Granville Entertainment District, the Vancouver Police Department said in a news release Thursday.

Police said the victim "was allegedly stabbed from behind by a man not known to him" and took himself to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

"From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked," said Const. Tania Visintin in the VPD release.

"Investigators are looking for a man about 5'5" tall, with a medium complexion. He was wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and a blue baseball cap."

Police said no arrests have been made and their investigation is ongoing. They're asking anyone with information to call them at 604-717-4021. 

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A New Zealander on holiday in Vancouver has been stabbed in what appears to have been a “completely random and unprovoked” attack, police say.

The tourist, 28, was reportedly approached from behind last night by a man unknown to him in the Granville Entertainment District, a downtown neighbourhood of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

He told police the man stabbed him on the corner of Nelson and Granville just before 8pm yesterday (Vancouver time).

The Kiwi managed to take himself to hospital for what has been described as non-life-threatening injuries.

“From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked,” said Constable Tania Visintin of the Vancouver Police Department.

Investigators are looking for a man about 165cm tall, with a medium complexion, who was wearing a white T-shirt, dark jeans and a blue baseball cap.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, police said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has been approached for comment.

News outlet Daily Hive Vancouver reports that the Granville Entertainment District has been “a problem for police, with various violent incidents” in recent years.

- Kurt Bayer is a South Island correspondent based in Christchurch. He is a senior journalist who joined the Herald in 2011.

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The 28-year-old New Zealand man was allegedly stabbed by a stranger on the corner of Nelson and Granville Streets Wednesday night

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Police say a tourist was hurt in a random stabbing in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday.

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The 28-year-old visitor from New Zealand was stabbed by a stranger on the corner of Nelson and Granville Streets in the Granville entertainment district just before 8 p.m.

He took himself to hospital for treatment of his injuries, which were not life-threatening.

“From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked,” said Vancouver Police Department spokeswoman Const. Tania Visintin in a news release.

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Investigators are looking a man about 5-foot-5 inches tall with a medium complexion. He was wearing a white T-shirt, dark jeans, and blue baseball cap.

Police asks anyone with information to contact investigators at 604-717-4021.

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‘Unprovoked’ stabbing on Granville leaves tourist hurt: Vancouver police

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Posted July 13, 2023 12:43 pm.

Last Updated July 13, 2023 12:48 pm.

A 28-year-old tourist from New Zealand was stabbed in the Granville Entertainment District Wednesday night in what Vancouver police say appears to be a “completely random and unprovoked” attack.

It happened just before 8 p.m. in the area of Granville and Nelson streets. Police say the man was reportedly stabbed “from behind” by someone he didn’t know.

Investigators add the victim took himself to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made. The Vancouver Police Department says it is looking for a man who is about 5’5″ tall who was wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and blue baseball cap.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the VPD at 604-717-4021.

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Kiwi tourist stabbed in Vancouver in ‘completely random and unprovoked attack'

A New Zealander on holiday in Vancouver has been stabbed in what appears to have been a “completely random and unprovoked” attack, police say.

The 28-year-old tourist was reportedly approached from behind by a man unknown to him in the Granville Entertainment District, a downtown neighbourhood of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

He told police the man stabbed him on the corner of Nelson and Granville just before 8pm yesterday (Vancouver time).

The Kiwi managed to take himself to hospital for what has been described as non-life-threatening injuries.

“From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked,” said Constable Tania Visintin of the Vancouver Police Department.

Investigators are looking for a man about 165cms tall, with a medium complexion, who was wearing a white T-shirt, dark jeans, and a blue baseball cap.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, local police said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has been approached for comment this morning.

Local news outlet Daily Hive Vancouver reports that the Granville Entertainment District has been “a problem for police, with various violent incidents having occurred there over the past couple of years”.

Anyone with information is asked to Vancouver Police Department investigators at 001 604-717-4021.

- Kurt Bayer is a South Island correspondent based in Christchurch. He is a senior journalist who joined the Herald in 2011.

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Kiwi tourist stabbed in random attack in Canada says he is lucky to be alive

The Kiwi tourist stabbed in a random attack in Canada says he is lucky the attacker didn't hit anything vital. 

Just before 8pm on Wednesday (local time) Jamie Hallowes was stabbed twice while walking through Granville Entertainment District - a downtown neighbourhood of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. 

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Hallowes said he was waiting to cross a road in Vancouver when a random guy decided to stab him a couple of times - completely unprovoked.

"First one got me pretty good in the side but the second only grazed my arm," Hallowes wrote on Facebook.

"Didn't hit anything vital so I'm super lucky on that account but man it could have been so much worse."

He reportedly went to a nearby convenience store where a security guard bandaged up the first stab wound before Hallowes headed to St Paul's Hospital where he was properly bandaged up.

Hallowes has reported the attack to Vancouver Police.

On Friday, Vancouver police confirmed no arrests have been made so far. 

"From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked," Constable Tania Visintin said.

"Investigators are looking for a man about 5'5" tall, with a medium complexion. He was wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and a blue baseball cap."

A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson told Newshub it's aware of the stabbing, but has not been approached for consular assistance.

Hallowes said he is determined to still continue his travel plans and not let the attack ruin his trip.

"Safe n sound now, all stitched up and ready for some more adventures," he said.

New Zealander stabbed in 'completely random' Vancouver attack

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A New Zealand tourist has been stabbed in a "completely random" attack in Vancouver.

The Daily Hive reports the 28-year-old man was attacked in the Granville Entertainment District.

“From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked,” VPD Constable Tania Visintin said in a statement.

The victim was attacked from behind. He was able to take himself to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

"Investigators are looking for a man about 5’5″ tall, with a medium complexion. He was wearing a white T-shirt, dark jeans, and a blue baseball cap," Visintin said.

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it is aware of the incident, but has not yet been approached for consular assistance.

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A New Zealander on holiday in Canada has been stabbed in what appears to have been a “completely random and unprovoked” attack, police say.

The 28-year-old tourist was reportedly approached from behind by a man unknown to him in Vancouver's Granville Entertainment District,  a downtown neighbourhood of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

Tourist from #NewZealand injured in unprovoked #Vancouver stabbing https://t.co/eKrLL2yvGq — Daily Hive Vancouver (@DailyHiveVan) July 13, 2023

He told police the man stabbed him on the corner of Nelson and Granville just before 8pm yesterday (Vancouver time).

The Kiwi managed to take himself to hospital for what have been described as non-life-threatening injuries.

“From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked,” said Constable Tania Visintin of the Vancouver Police Department.

Investigators are looking for a man about 165cms tall, with a medium complexion, who was wearing a white T-shirt, dark jeans, and a blue baseball cap.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, local police said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been approached for comment this morning.

Local news outlet Daily Hive Vancouver reports that the Granville Entertainment District has been “a problem for police, with various violent incidents having occurred there over the past couple of years”.

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A 28-year-old man from New Zealand is recovering after being stabbed by a stranger in the Granville Entertainment District.

The tourist was near the corner of Nelson and Granville streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, when he was stabbed from behind by a stranger, according to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD).

He was able to make his way to the hospital himself where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are now looking for the public's help in finding the suspect.

“From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked,” says Const. Tania Visintin in a press release.

“Investigators are looking for a man about 5’5” tall, with a medium complexion. He was wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and a blue baseball cap.”

Police are asking anyone with information to call the VPD at 1-604-717-4021.

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New zealander visiting vancouver stabbed in 'unprovoked' attack, police say.

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A New Zealander has been stabbed in Vancouver in what police described as an "unprovoked" attack on Thursday night (NZ time).

In a news release published on Friday morning (NZ time), Vancouver Police said they were investigating the incident which happened in the Granville Entertainment District just before 8pm on 12 July (Vancouver time).

The 28-year-old was visiting the western Canadian city from New Zealand.

His injuries were non-life-threatening and he took himself to hospital, local police said.

"From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked," Constable Tania Visintin said.

She said investigators were looking for a man in relation to the incident.

No arrests had been made so far.

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28-year-old tourist visiting from New Zealand stabbed by stranger in downtown Vancouver

In News by Anywhere Vancouver July 13, 2023

A 28-year-old man visiting from New Zealand was injured in an unprovoked stabbing in downtown Vancouver.

Police say the incident occurred last night in the Granville Entertainment District.

The victim was allegedly stabbed from behind by a man not known to him on the corner of Nelson and Granville just before 8pm.

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“He took himself to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries,” says police.

“From what we know so far, this attack appears to be completely random and unprovoked,” says Constable Tania Visintin.

“Investigators are looking for a man about 5’5” tall, with a medium complexion. He was wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and a blue baseball cap.”

#VPDNews : A 28-year-old man visiting from New Zealand was stabbed in an unprovoked assault last night in the Granville Entertainment District. Luckily, he sustained minor injuries. Suspect has not yet been identified. More info: https://t.co/5ETIiEIPJC pic.twitter.com/cz87K04WkK — Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) July 13, 2023

The VPD say no one has been arrested yet and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to VPD investigators at 604-717-4021.

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Tourist stabbed in ‘completely random and unprovoked’ attack in Vancouver, police say

A 28-year-old man visiting Vancouver from New Zealand was stabbed by a stranger in the city's downtown Wednesday night, according to police.

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