Pickleball Game Under Serious Attack in Burnaby: A 28-year-old man is facing charges of assault with a weapon following a disturbing incident at a pickleball game in Burnaby’s Confederation Park. The attack occurred on Saturday afternoon when players at the outdoor covered sports box witnessed an unexpected altercation between two men who did not know each other. The suspect allegedly attacked another man, leading to his immediate arrest by Burnaby RCMP.
A Sudden “Scary” Attack
The assault took place just after 1:30 p.m., and according to an emailed statement from the Burnaby RCMP, officers responded swiftly. “When police arrived, they located and arrested the suspect immediately,” the statement read. The attacker, who reportedly stood around 6’1″, allegedly assaulted the victim using a glass bottle and other objects found nearby.
“The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim, including with a glass bottle and other objects that were in the area.” – (email)
Witnesses described the scene as shocking. One Reddit user recounted seeing the suspect, who had been playing music off to the side, suddenly snap and charge at one of the players, who appeared much smaller in stature. “Out of nowhere, we hear him completely snap and charge at this smaller guy,” the Reddit post stated.
Use of Objects During the Assault
The altercation quickly escalated. The Reddit post went on to describe how the suspect swore, punched, and beat the victim using metal poles from the pickleball net, even throwing glass bottles during the attack. “Very scary stuff,” the post read, capturing the intensity and suddenness of the incident.
Police confirmed the assault involved a group of pickleball players and a man who was not known to them. Fortunately, the victim only sustained minor injuries, though the incident has left players and bystanders shaken.
Ongoing Investigation
The suspect was taken into custody and now faces assault with weapon charges. While Burnaby RCMP continues to investigate, no further details about the relationship, if any, between the men have been revealed. The Reddit user who posted about the event did not respond to requests for an interview.
The incident remains under investigation, and police encourage anyone with additional information to come forward.
News in Brief: Pickleball Game Under Serious Attack in Burnaby
A 28-year-old man has been charged with assault after attacking another man during a pickleball game in Burnaby’s Confederation Park. The altercation, which occurred on Saturday, involved the suspect allegedly using a glass bottle and metal poles to assault the victim.
Police quickly arrested the suspect, and the victim sustained minor injuries. Witnesses described the incident as sudden and frightening. The men were unknown to each other, and the investigation is ongoing.
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