A 20-year-old was transported to hospital after being stabbed in Surrey’s Newton area.
At 10:07am this morning, Surrey RCMP responded to the report of an assault with a weapon in the 12900-block of 68 Avenue. When police arrived on scene, they found a 20-year-old man suffering from apparent stab wounds.
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The investigation so far indicates that an “altercation ensued when the victim interrupted a theft from vehicle”.
Police confirm that a suspect was taken into custody.
Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit is on scene and has assumed conduct of the investigation.
Anyone who was in the area and has dash camera footage, or witnessed the incident is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.