A 42-year-old man faces aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm charges after a Saturday stabbing in Whalley; victim remains in critical condition.
Incident Unfolds in Surrey West
Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, Surrey Police Service responded to reports of a man suffering from stab wounds in the 10700 block of King George Boulevard in the Whalley district. An initial 911 call alerted officers to the presence of a seriously injured individual on site.
Victim’s Condition and Response
Officers arriving at the scene provided urgent medical assistance to stabilize the victim before paramedics from BC Emergency Health Services transported him to a local hospital. The male victim, believed to be in his early 40s, remains in critical condition under hospital care.
Arrest Leads to Formal Charges
Other officers patrolling nearby located and apprehended a suspect in the vicinity of the crime scene. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. He has been formally charged by the BC Prosecution Service with one count of aggravated assault and one count of assault causing bodily harm. He is currently being held in custody pending his next court appearance, scheduled for October 2.
Where and Why the Violence Occurred
The attack took place in Whalley, a neighbourhood within Surrey, British Columbia—an area that has in recent years been under scrutiny for public safety concerns. While police communications have not yet disclosed a motive, the nature of the charges suggests that the Crown views the assault as exceeding a simple assault threshold.
Legal Context and Implications
Under Canada’s Criminal Code, aggravated assault applies when a person inflicts serious bodily harm or uses a weapon. The charges reflect the severity of the victim’s injuries. Should conviction follow, the accused could face significant prison time, particularly given the critical state of the victim.
What Happens Next
The defendant’s next court date is October 2, at which time matters of bail, potential further charges, or a trial schedule may be addressed. Meanwhile, the Surrey Police Service continues to investigate, including any additional witnesses or surveillance footage that may shed light on how the stabbing occurred and whether accomplices were involved.
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