The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is seeking witnesses to an incident that occurred during an arrest in South Surrey on October 12.
According to reports, the Surrey Police Service (SPS) contacted the IIO regarding an arrest where a person sustained injuries at a residential location.
The sequence of events began when the SPS received a call at approximately 6:45 p.m. reporting a potential break-in at a residence in the 13500 block of 14th Avenue. Upon arrival, SPS officers identified the suspect as they entered a basement suite on the property.
Following the identification of the suspect, the SPS secured the area and enlisted the support of the RCMP Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Services.
Subsequently, ERT officers entered the basement suite to effect the arrest, which led to a confrontation where the suspect attempted to flee through a broken window, resulting in injuries.
The injured suspect was apprehended and transported to a hospital for medical attention.
The Surrey Police Service promptly informed the IIO of the incident, prompting the launch of an investigation.
