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Man Injured in Arrest After Home Break-In Attempt
17 Oct
Summary
- Suspect injured while attempting to break into a home.
- Injuries occurred when suspect jumped through a broken window during arrest.
- Police watchdog investigating the circumstances of the arrest and injuries.
An incident in South Surrey on Monday evening resulted in a man sustaining injuries during an arrest. The Surrey Police Service responded to a property on the 13500 block of 14 Avenue following reports of a person attempting to break into a residence with a weapon.
Upon arrival, officers found the individual, who then retreated into their own basement suite on the same property. The Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team and a police dog unit were deployed to contain the residence.
Officers eventually entered the suite to make an arrest. During the interaction, the individual reportedly jumped through a broken window, sustaining injuries. Police took the person into custody and transported them to a hospital for treatment.
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. was notified the following day and has launched an investigation. The IIO will determine if the injuries meet the threshold of 'serious harm' and examine the actions of the police officers involved.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the arrest is encouraged to contact the IIO witness line at 1-855-446-8477.
