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Surrey Man Accused Of Stabbing Richmond, B.C., Man Arrested: Police

The Canadian Press, 17 Jun, 2016 11:04 AM

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police say a 45-year-old man was stabbed as he prepared to mow his lawn in Richmond, B.C.

RCMP say the man suffered serious injuries in the attack on Wednesday afternoon.

Police say the suspect drove off in a Mercedes Benz convertible before officers responded to multiple reports about the stabbing.

A 35-year-old man was arrested several hours later when officers spotted the vehicle.

We have made an arrest in our earlier stabbing. The suspect is in custody.
— Richmond RCMP (@RichmondRCMP) June 16, 2016

James Billing of Surrey, B.C., has been charged with aggravated assault.

Mounties say he and the victim know each other and were involved in a verbal confrontation.

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