A man is in critical condition after an assault outside a Downtown Eastside hotel Tuesday night.
Vancouver police are investigating after the 51-year-old was found in serious medical distress in front of the Astoria Hotel at around 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 6. Police and paramedics were called when a passerby discovered the unconscious man. He was rushed to hospital where he is in critical condition.
“Based on the information collected so far, it appears the victim had been in a physical altercation and may have hit his head as a result,” Const. Jason Doucette said in a press release.
One suspect, a 42-year-old Vancouver man, was arrested at the scene and has been released pending further investigation.
Investigators with the department’s major crime section are looking for additional witnesses and any video footage. Anyone with any information is asked to call 604-717-2541 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
