The man charged with attacking a 19\u002Dyear\u002Dold student in downtown Vancouver has been arrested.
, was arrested late Thursday afternoon, said Vancouver police. He was identified by a member of the public based on photographs police had released to the media on Wednesday.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
The woman required medical attention but her injuries were not life-threatening. At the time, police said the assault may have been racially-motivated as the woman’s attacker used a racial slur and made offensive remarks. Majidpour has a lengthy and violent criminal history that includes multiple convictions for assault, uttering threats and property crimes.
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