British Columbia

36-year-old man hospitalized after stabbing in Surrey

Surrey RCMP say an altercation between several people led to the stabbing of a 36-year-old man on Thursday night.

Police say man's condition is stable, injuries are non-life-threatening

Surrey RCMP are investigating after a man turned up at an area hospital with a gunshot wound (file photo/Rafferty Baker/CBC)

An altercation between as many as seven people led to the stabbing of a 36-year-old man Thursday night, according to Surrey RCMP.

It happened in front of a restaurant in the 8200-block of 120 Street shortly before 10 p.m.

The B.C. Ambulance Service said the stabbing victim was taken to hospital in serious condition.

Police said in a release that the man's injuries are non-life-threatening and his condition is stable.

Officers canvassed the area Thursday night, and spoke with several witnesses.

Staff Sgt. Joe Johal said officers took three people into custody and are trying to figure out who may have been responsible for the stabbing. It's unclear if the suspects are cooperating with police.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.