File - The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)
The victim of a random machete attack in downtown Vancouver on New Year's Eve says he credits his hat for helping save his life.
William Johnson says he was hit over the head with a machete outside the Blenz coffee shop near Granville and Nelson streets at about 7 p-m.
Johnson says he believes his hat helped save his life as he only required four stitches.
A 33 year old man has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon.
The man has also been charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm, robbery, and possession of a dangerous weapon in connection with the incidents.