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Victim of a random machete attack in Vancouver credits his hat for saving life

BY , Jan 7, 2021 6:34 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

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.

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