Man convicted in 2025 knife attack on Vancouver police officer

Vancouver police say a 30-year-old man has been convicted in connection with a knife attack that injured an officer in the Downtown Eastside in March 2025.

Police said Solaris Onatta Running Dey was convicted Wednesday of aggravated assault of a police officer and assaulting a peace officer.

The attack occurred March 4, 2025, near Main and Hastings streets while two officers were patrolling. Police said one officer was approached from behind and slashed in the back of the leg.

The attacker fled but was arrested about a block away. The injured officer received emergency first aid, was taken to hospital for treatment and was later released.