Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is investigating an altercation in which a conservative activist was assaulted at a “Trans Day of Visibility” rally in Grandview Park..Billboard Chris — whose real name is Chris Elston — was being interviewed at the rally on March 31, when about 100 people attended..As Elston was responding to a question, a protester continued to interrupt before grabbing Elston’s collar and appearing to punch him with an umbrella. It was at this point when VPD officers intervened as Elston fell to the ground..Posting on social media after the rally, Elston said it was not the first assault of the day, with another video — this time recorded from his perspective — showing a similar attack by protesters..Following the incidents, Elston posted another video on Twitter in which he had a cut on his nose..Some criticized the response of the VPD, notably one officer who told Elston it was “a consensual fight” and that “it doesn’t really matter who throws the first punch.”.VPD has since launched an investigation into two alleged assaults inside Grandview Park, urging witnesses with information to come forward if they have not already..Police added they invited Elston to meet with detectives in order to provide a statement and video footage from the incidents.
Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is investigating an altercation in which a conservative activist was assaulted at a “Trans Day of Visibility” rally in Grandview Park..Billboard Chris — whose real name is Chris Elston — was being interviewed at the rally on March 31, when about 100 people attended..As Elston was responding to a question, a protester continued to interrupt before grabbing Elston’s collar and appearing to punch him with an umbrella. It was at this point when VPD officers intervened as Elston fell to the ground..Posting on social media after the rally, Elston said it was not the first assault of the day, with another video — this time recorded from his perspective — showing a similar attack by protesters..Following the incidents, Elston posted another video on Twitter in which he had a cut on his nose..Some criticized the response of the VPD, notably one officer who told Elston it was “a consensual fight” and that “it doesn’t really matter who throws the first punch.”.VPD has since launched an investigation into two alleged assaults inside Grandview Park, urging witnesses with information to come forward if they have not already..Police added they invited Elston to meet with detectives in order to provide a statement and video footage from the incidents.
