[溫哥華本地新聞] VPD recommends 163 charges against 60 riot suspects through, against, downtown, including, suspects

Lik

http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20111031/bc_stanley_cup_riot_charges_111031/20111031/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome

The Vancouver Police Department is recommending 163 charges against 60 suspects in the Stanley Cup riot that tore through downtown Vancouver almost five months ago.

Police Chief Jim Chu announced the charges, including counts of assault, participating in a riot, mischief and break-and-enter, at a news conference Monday morning at VPD headquarters.

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Chu assured that the group of 50 men and 10 women represents only the first wave of suspects who will eventually be charged in connection with the mayhem that followed Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, causing millions of dollars in property damage.

The VPD has said that as many as 700 people could ultimately face charges, and that the investigation could take up to two years to complete.

(full story at above link)

Lik

It certainly took a while, but I am glad the charges are finally coming through. I only hope the courts will serve the justice our beautiful city deserves, and punish these rioters appropriately.

On a different note, it is interesting to see that more than a third of those facing charges are Surrey residents. I guess the Surrey folks really lived up to their city's reputation?

-Lik