Vancouver Police arrest suspect in alleged unprovoked downtown assault

Vancouver Police say they have arrested a suspect after an alleged unprovoked assault on a woman walking to work in the downtown core Wednesday morning.

The incident was reported shortly before 9:15 a.m. near Robson Street and Homer Street. Police say the victim was allegedly choked, bitten on the face and hand, and pulled to the ground by a stranger.

Officers located the suspect about a block away shortly after the alleged assault. Const. Megan Lui said the victim and suspect did not know each other and the motive is not known.

The victim was taken to hospital for further treatment. The B.C. Prosecution Service has charged 34-year-old Jayleen McKay with assault causing bodily harm and assault by choking. Police say she remains in custody.