B.C. police watchdog seeks witnesses to North Vancouver arrest near Lonsdale Quay
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating an August 10 incident where a man damaged an RCMP vehicle and was arrested after initially reporting minor injuries.
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B.C.'s police watchdog is looking for witnesses to an arrest in North Vancouver on August 10 near Lonsdale Quay.
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) investigates incidents involving police that result in serious harm or death, regardless of whether there is an allegation of wrongdoing.
Around 8 p.m. on August 10, North Vancouver RCMP officers were dispatched to assist B.C. Emergency Health Services paramedics with a medical call. When officers arrived, the man "immediately climbed onto the hood of the police vehicle and repeatedly punched and kicked the windshield, causing significant damage," according to police. He was taken into custody and transported to hospital for assessment and treatment.
The incident was not initially reported to the IIO because officers believed the man sustained minor injuries. However, the police watchdog launched an investigation after receiving new information that some injuries may be more serious.
Investigators are also seeking to speak with the occupants of a grey Tesla Model Y that was nearby during the incident.
Any witnesses with information or video footage are asked to contact the IIO Witness Line at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on iiobc.ca.
The facts
What happened during the August 10 arrest in North Vancouver?
A man climbed onto the hood of an RCMP police vehicle near Lonsdale Quay and repeatedly punched and kicked the windshield, causing significant damage. He was taken into custody and transported to hospital for assessment and treatment.
Why is the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. investigating this incident?
The IIO investigates incidents involving police that result in serious harm or death. The investigation was launched after the police watchdog received new information indicating that the man's injuries may be more serious than initially reported.
Who should witnesses contact?
Witnesses with information or video footage can contact the IIO Witness Line at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on iiobc.ca.
