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Surrey assault sends 59-year-old man to hospital with life-threatening injuries

A man is seen being taken into police custody after an alleged assault Saturday morning. Shane MacKichan

A 59-year-old man was rushed to hospital Saturday morning with life-threatening injuries, after an alleged violent assault in Surrey.

Surrey RCMP said officers were called to a home near 101 Avenue and 145th Street on Aug. 25 at around 9 a.m.

When they arrived, they found the victim suffering from serious injuries caused by a weapon.

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Police would not confirm what kind of weapon was involved.

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The victim is now in stable condition, RCMP said.

A 28-year-old Surrey man was arrested at the scene, and police said the suspect and the victim knew each other.

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The suspect was seen being led from the scene with bags over his hands, which the RCMP said was done to preserve evidence.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.

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