A man was seriously injured after an apparently unprovoked assault in downtown Vancouver late Thursday night, and police are asking witnesses to come forward.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said the incident happened around 11:45 p.m. near Nelson and Richards streets.
According to police, a couple was returning to their hotel from a concert when an unknown suspect approached them from behind. The suspect allegedly punched one of the two in the face, causing him to fall to the ground and strike his head on the pavement.
The suspect then fled toward Granville Street, police said.
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police describe the suspect as between five feet five inches and five feet eight inches tall, between 20 and 35 years old, and of medium build. He was reportedly wearing fingerless gloves at the time of the assault.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have video footage from the area to contact the VPD.
