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Bruno Mars performs during the MTV European Music Awards 2016, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
By The Canadian Press

Pair from Calgary attacked after Bruno Mars concert in Vancouver

Oct 22, 2026 | 3:44 PM

VANCOUVER — Two people have been attacked after leaving a Bruno Mars show at BC Place Stadium, in the second violent incident after a major concert in Vancouver this year.

Vancouver police say the pair from Calgary were attacked near the Gastown neighbourhood at about 11 p.m. Wednesday as they walked from the concert.

Police say the male victim was repeatedly hit with a sharp object that may have been glass, cutting his left forearm, while the female victim was pushed into a light pole.

Officers arrested a 34-year-old man who had two outstanding warrants, and he has been charged with assault, assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.

The male victim was treated at the scene by paramedics while police say the suspect is in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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The attack comes after an AC/DC fan was attacked and seriously injured after the band’s concert at BC Place on Aug. 13, when he was punched in the face from behind, causing him to fall and strike his head on the pavement.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2026.

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