The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it is investigating after a man allegedly bear-sprayed a group of people playing cricket and then broke one of the players’ arms.
Police say they were called to Connaught Park in Kitsilano around 6 p.m. Saturday.
“A game was underway when the suspect allegedly walked across the pitch and repeatedly interrupted the play,” the VPD said.
“Players and spectators asked him to leave, at which point the suspect allegedly became aggressive, shouting and swearing.”
Police say the suspect allegedly punched a 37-year-old player, bear-sprayed five people, and then fled the park.
“As the players followed him, the suspect allegedly turned around several times and continued to bear-spray them,” police said.
“The suspect then allegedly punched the 37-year-old again and tackled him to the ground, breaking the victim’s arm.”
The VPD says it was able to arrest the suspect.
“He was subsequently released from jail on a promise to appear in court at a later date,” police said.
The victim was taken to hospital and later released.