BC police officer stabbed during arrest in stolen vehicle investigation

SURREY, BC – Police say an officer in Surrey, BC, was stabbed during an arrest related to a car theft investigation.

RCMP say officers working on a number of alleged motor vehicle thefts found a man and a woman connected to the case near a storage facility on Tuesday.

Police say the pair were arrested, but a male officer was stabbed by the male suspect as he tried to escape.

They say the officer suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, treated and released.

The male suspect suffered minor injuries during the arrest but was treated and released into police custody.

He faces multiple charges, including assault, possession of property obtained by crime and failure to comply with the terms of a release order, and remains in custody.

The 35-year-old woman is charged with possession of property obtained by crime and was released on conditions. Both are scheduled to appear in court on November 26.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 8, 2024.

Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press