A suspect is in custody after two random knife attacks in the Metrotown area Saturday night.
The first incident happened around 7 p.m. at Kingsway and McKay Avenue. The victim, a 17-year-old from Vancouver, called police after a man allegedly attacked him on the street. The victim was taken to hospital with several stab wounds, all non-life-threatening, according to Burnaby RCMP.
One hour later, Mounties got a call about a second stabbing, this time near the Superstore at Metropolis at Metrotown. The victim in this instance suffered one stab wound and was taken to hospital.
The suspect was found a few blocks away, about 15 minutes after police got the second call, and was arrested without incident.
In both cases, neither victims knew the alleged attacker.
“The random nature of this event is of great concern to the Burnaby RCMP. We are grateful that the individual is now in custody and facing charges,” said Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis, in a press release.
The suspect, 28-year-old James Rheal Pranteau, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm. He remains in custody at this time and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday (today).
