The man charged for allegedly stabbing a tourist in a Vancouver Tim Hortons made an initial appearance in Vancouver Provincial Court on Feb. 2.
David Richard Morin, charged with aggravated assault, appeared before Judge Gregory Rideout for a bail hearing. The hearing was put over to Feb. 23, and the 27-year-old consented to remain in custody in North Fraser Pretrial Centre.
A tourist from Mexico was donning his jacket at the Tim Hortons location at the Habour Centre around 6:20 a.m. on Jan. 22 when he was attacked by another man who repeatedly stabbed him.
Police called it a random attack.
Two days later, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) released security camera footage of the attack hoping the public would recognize the suspect.
Sgt. Steve Addison said a number of people soon came forward.
Morin was arrested just one day later near Granville and Helmcken Streets.
Addison called the incident troubling and said the VPD hoped the quick arrest helped restore the public’s sense of safety.
The Mexican consulate in Vancouver said it had provided support to the victim, who is still recovering from his injuries.
The consulate has also sent a diplomatic note to the VPD expressing “its high interest in determining the motive of the attack.”
Specialized lawyers have been consulted to obtain their opinion on available resources for the victim to get proper compensation.
“The Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver will continue providing the broadest consular assistance and protection to our compatriot within the framework of our powers while protecting his privacy and personal data based on the relevant legislation,” the statement said.
