1 man dead, suspect arrested and charged following Canada Day stabbing incident

Vancouver police say they have arrested one man following a stabbing on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Canada Day.

Officers were called to investigate a report of a stabbing that occurred in an area near East Hastings Street and Hawks Avenue just after 10:30 a.m., July 1, according to apolice statement issued Monday.

The victim who police have identifedas Vancouver resident Daniel Haydon, 49, was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries two days later on July 3.

Police havearrested and charged 52-year-old Luis Maulen.

Maulen remains in police custody and is facingone charge of second-degree murder in connection with Haydon's death.