Repeat Offender Released After Assaulting a Woman With a Weapon in Downtown Vancouver

Repeat Offender Released After Assaulting a Woman With a Weapon in Downtown Vancouver
A violent repeat offender's release has sparked concerns about the man's threat to public safety. Carl Ballou/Shutterstock
David Wagner
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A repeat offender arrested for assaulting a 19-year-old woman with a weapon in downtown Vancouver has been granted bail and released, sparking concerns about the man’s threat to public safety.

”We can’t have individuals like this released back into the community, only to threaten other women or beat other women, or worse," said Liberal leader Kevin Falcon in an interview with CTV news.