Brian Montague said the assault took place shortly after noon on West Broadway near Ash Street. In both cases, the man who approached the women walked away after the assault took place. Vancouver police say they're investigating two "disturbing and random assaults" on the city's West Side Thursday afternoon. Montague said officers believe the attacks were committed by the same person based on the type of assault, location and time. "The victim suffered a broken elbow and was taken to hospital where she remains, recovering from her injuries," Montague said.

Source: CBC News May 26, 2016 21:18 UTC