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May 7, 2025 7:38 PM - Connect Newsroom

Man charged after mother pushing stroller randomly assaulted

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Police say the suspect did not initially comply with officers but they were eventually able to de-escalate the situation and arrest the man.

Police in New Westminster say a person has been charged after an unprovoked stranger assault of a woman who was pushing a stroller earlier this week.

They say the incident happened around 1 p.m. on Monday,officers were dispatched and immediately found someone matching the description of the suspect.

Police say the suspect did not initially comply with officers but they were eventually able to de-escalate the situation and arrest the man.

They say the 27-year-old now faces one count of assault causing bodily harm and one count of obstructing a police officer.

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