Calgary tourists attacked outside Vancouver concert venue; suspect in custody
Two Calgarians were assaulted near Abbott and West Cordova streets after a Bruno Mars show Oct. 21. A man faces three assault charges.
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Two Calgary residents were attacked near Abbott and West Cordova streets in Vancouver around 11 p.m. on Oct. 21, shortly after attending a Bruno Mars concert. The male victim was punched with a glass object and suffered a cut to his left forearm, treated at the scene by BC Emergency Health Services. The female victim was forced into a light pole.
Derek Dale Driscoll, 34, was arrested that night. Vancouver Police Department officers on routine patrol witnessed the altercation. Driscoll faces three charges: assault, assault causing bodily harm, and assault with a weapon. He is in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
Driscoll also has outstanding warrants for an alleged breach of probation and failing to attend court. The Bruno Mars show on Oct. 21 was the final date of a five-show Vancouver run.
By the numbers
What injuries did the Calgary victims sustain?
The male victim was punched with a glass object and suffered a cut to his left forearm. The female victim was forced into a light pole.
What charges does Derek Dale Driscoll face?
Driscoll, 34, faces three charges: assault, assault causing bodily harm, and assault with a weapon. He is in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
How many shows did Bruno Mars perform in Vancouver?
Bruno Mars performed five shows in Vancouver, with the October 21, 2026 show being the final date.
