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Surrey RCMP is currently on scene at a residence in the 14200 block of Melrose Drive of Surrey for a report of a barricaded male.

On Saturday, at approximately 10:40 a.m., the RCMP responded to a report of an assault and that the suspect male has barricaded himself inside the residence.

Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old man who refused to come out of his residence to speak with the police. 

Police say they are currently negotiating with the man to surrender.

The investigation is still in its early stages, but initial indications are that this incident involves parties known to each other.

No other information about this investigation will be released at this time .

Traffic in the area will be closed for the next few hours while investigators obtain authorization to gain entry to the residence.

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