77-Year-Old Woman Assaulted in Vancouver’s Fairview Neighbourhood

A 77-year-old woman was assaulted by a suspect in Vancouver’s Fairview neighbourhood on Monday evening, police said.

The incident occurred at around 6:30 p.m. near Cambie Street and West Broadway. The woman was walking when a young man approaching from the opposite direction allegedly forcefully shoulder-checked her, knocking her to the ground.

The suspect fled the scene following the assault. An eyewitness immediately called police and stayed with the victim until officers arrived.

The woman suffered a cut to her head and was taken to hospital for treatment.

According to police, the suspect is described as a Black man between 20 and 30 years old with an athletic build. Investigators are attempting to obtain CCTV and dashcam footage to help identify him.

Short Caption: A 77-year-old woman was injured in an assault in Vancouver’s Fairview neighbourhood. Police are searching for the suspect.