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A suspect is in custody after an elderly man was allegedly assaulted in downtown Vancouver Wednesday morning.

Police said a man in his 80s struck his head on the ground after being shoved outside the Costco on Expo Boulevard.

The victim was rushed to hospital in serious condition.

Police said they arrested a 57-year-old suspect almost two hours later near his home in East Vancouver.

Anyone who witnessed the assault is asked to contact police at 604-717-2541.

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