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One man dies in Newtown after an altercation takes place, area blocked off

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 31 Aug, 2022 05:04 PM
  • One man dies in Newtown after an altercation takes place, area blocked off

Surrey RCMP is currently on scene following an assault that has left one man deceased.

On Wednesday, at 1:50 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to 14100-block of 61 Avenue after a report of an altercation between two men.

Upon arrival police found an adult male in medical distress.

Despite all attempts by first responders to save the man’s life, he succumbed to his injuries on scene.

A suspect was taken into custody by police.

The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time.

Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase, no further information will be provided at this time.

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