B.C. police watchdog investigates after Surrey man seriously injured during arrest

SURREY — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is now looking into any wrongdoing after a Surrey man sustained injuries during his arrest.

At about 8:40 p.m. on October 6, an officer saw a man shouting aggressively at a group of women in the 10700 block of 135a Street and went in to arrest him.

While being taken to custody, the man sustained a serious but non-life-threatening injury. The IIO was notified shortly after the incident to investigate any serious harm that may have resulted from police action or inaction.

Any witnesses who have not already given a statement or have video footage of the incident are asked to contact the IIO Witness Line at 1-855-446-8477 or use the contact form on the agency’s website.