Surrey RCMP is advising the public that two Indo-Canadian men have been charged following an aggravated assault that occurred recently in Whalley. On August 19, Parminder Singh Brar and Simarpal Singh were charged with aggravated assault. Both men remain in custody.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY - Surrey RCMP is advising the public that two Indo-Canadian men have been charged following an aggravated assault that occurred recently in Whalley.

On August 18, 2023, at approximately 11:22 p.m., Surrey RCMP received multiple reports of a man walking around a parking lot with a machete in the 10100-block of King George Boulevard. While on route, police were updated that the man allegedly struck a vehicle with the machete and an altercation ensued with the two occupants of the vehicle.

Upon police arrival a man with significant life-threatening injuries was located. The victim, a 55-year-old man was transported to hospital, where he remains. 

Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit took conduct of the investigation, identified and arrested two suspects.

On August 19, 31-year-old Parminder Singh Brar and 21-year-old Simarpal Singh were charged with aggravated assault. Both men remain in custody.