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Woman violently attacked

A woman is recovering in hospital after she was violently attacked in Surrey, Sunday evening.

According to Surrey RCMP, one man is in custody following the assault of the woman with a weapon inside a home.

On Feb. 7 at 7:40 p.m., RCMP received a call from a witness who heard a commotion at an apartment block at 13483 108th Avenue.

The witness reported hearing and seeing an injured woman in distress and called police.

Upon attendance, police located the woman who was suffering from significant, but non-life threatening injuries – believed to be stab wounds.

Police also located the suspect, a 22-year-old Surrey resident who was arrested and remains in custody while the investigation continues.

“The Surrey Serious Crime Unit is leading this investigation,” says Cpl. Scotty Schumann.

“Thanks to the quick response of our patrol units the suspect is in custody and there is no risk to the general public.  Police will be on scene continuing the investigation throughout the day.”

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.



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