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Punch led to man's death in Downtown Eastside, Vancouver police say

Vancouver police are investigating the deathof a man following an assault Monday in the city's Downtown Eastside.

It's the city's 11th homicide of the year, VPD says

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Investigators believe the victim and suspect wereknown to each other and that there is no risk to the public. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

Vancouver police are investigating the deathof a man following an assault Monday in the city's Downtown Eastside.

According to a police statement, Neil Scarisbrick, 36, died after being punched duringan incident near Hastings and Columbia streets.

Investigators believe the victim and suspect wereknown to each other and that there is no risk to the public. No arrest has been made.

The death is Vancouver's 11th homicide of the year.

Anyone with informationis asked to call the Vancouver Police Department at 604-717-3321.