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Man drops firearm in fall down escalator, allegedly threatens people: B.C. RCMP

Police say the suspect was arrested for assault with a weapon; no charges yet
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Richmond RCMP say an investigation is ongoing after a man allegedly threatened Canada Line commuters with a weapon. 

On Dec. 1, Richmond RCMP responded to multiple reports of a man allegedly carrying a knife in the 5400-block No. 3 Road, at the Lansdowne Canada Line station.

The man reportedly left the train station and fell down an escalator where he dropped what appeared to be a firearm. Police said the firearm was later determined to be an airsoft pistol.

RCMP added that witnesses also reported that the man was chasing after a woman. 

Officers chased after the man in a "brief pursuit," and he was taken into custody without incident. He was arrested for alleged assault with a weapon. Charges have not been approved.

The weapon was seized. 

Police said there were no injuries reported by witnesses or officers.

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