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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Assault

Langley RCMP arrest 37-year-old man for alleged assault of a nurse, suspect already released

Mar 17, 2025 | 11:21 AM

LANGLEY — Mounties in Langley say they’re investigating an alleged assault on a nurse at Langley Memorial Hospital that happened earlier this month.

According to a statement from Langley RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Zynal Sharoom, police responded to the report of an assault in progress on Saturday, March 8 at about 12:15 a.m.

On March 8, 2025 at approximately 12:15 am, Langley RCMP responded to a report of an assault in progress at the Langley Memorial Hospital. Responding officers arrived and located hospital security personnel who had engaged with a suspect who had allegedly physically assaulted a nurse and produced an edged weapon.

Police say a 37-year-old Surrey man was arrested for assault and assault with a weapon. Sgt. Sharoom says the suspect has been released from police custody to appear in court at a later date.

“It’s deeply concerning, not only or the community but also for hospital staff who are simply doing their best to provide health care to everyone,” said Sgt. Sharoom.

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No individuals were injured as a result of this incident.

Police are asking who may have information about the incident to contact the Langley RCMP and quote file 2025-6823.