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Vancouver police investigating after stranger sets man's pants on fire at downtown park

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The early-Wednesday attack is being treated by Vancouver police as an 'unprovoked, random' arson.

Why it matters

Another random act of violence in downtown Vancouver, which police describe as an unprovoked, random arson attack — raising concerns about public safety in downtown parks at night.

Full report

According to the Vancouver Sun, the attack happened early Wednesday morning (October 7) at a park in downtown Vancouver. A man was sitting on a park bench when a stranger approached and lit his pants on fire. Vancouver police say it was an 'unprovoked, random' arson attack and are investigating. Police have not released further details about the suspect.

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