A minor has been charged after he allegedly assaulted two men in the Newton area of Surrey. Surrey RCMP said the youth has been charged after he allegedly assaulted two men on September 11 at approximately 4:30 pm. A 17-year-old male has now been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of assault causing bodily harm. The second suspect, an adult male, was released from custody without charges.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY – A minor has been charged after he allegedly assaulted two men in the Newton area of Surrey.

Surrey RCMP said the youth has been charged after he allegedly assaulted two men on September 11 at approximately 4:30 pm.

 Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a fight in the 6000-block of 130A Street and when they arrived on scene they located two men who had been stabbed. Both men were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects had fled the area in a vehicle.

Surrey RCMP Robbery Unit took conduct of the investigation and quickly identified the suspects. With assistance from the Surrey RCMP High Risk Target Team (HRTT), officers located the suspects and took them into custody on September 13. 

One of the suspects, a 17-year-old male, has now been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of assault causing bodily harm. The second suspect, an adult male, was released from custody without charges.

The accused remains in custody until his next court appearance.