Man convicted of aggravated assault in knife attack on Vancouver police officer
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VANCOUVER – Vancouver police say a 30-year-old man has been convicted after a knife attack in the Downtown Eastside that injured an officer in March.
Police say Solaris Onatta Running Dey was convicted of aggravated assault of an officer and assaulting a peace officer on Wednesday.
The attack happened on March 4 near Main and Hastings streets, when the officer was patrolling the area with his partner.
Police say in a statement that the officer was then approached from behind by an attacker, who slashed one officer in the back of the leg.
The attacker fled but was arrested by police a block away from the scene.
The officer who was attacked had to receive emergency first aid before being hospitalized, treated and released.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2026.