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Global News
a day ago
- Global News
Vicious attack in Langley caught on security video
Global News has obtained video showing a vicious assault in Langley. In the video, a man can be seen shoving a woman into the street, then repeatedly kicking and punching her before she escapes. It happened in the 20100 block of Fraser Highway around 6:17 a.m. on Sunday. Soon after the attack, Langley RCMP arrested 34-year-old Hugh Mason, who has since been charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm. 'We recognize that this violent incident was not only traumatic for the victim but is also deeply concerning to the community as a whole,' Langley RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said on Monday. 1:26 Suspect arrested in Langley stranger attack Opposition public safety critic Elenore Sturko said the video was disturbing. Story continues below advertisement 'It's absolutely horrific to see an individual standing minding their own business suddenly attacked by someone that they don't know,' she said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'This was a relentless beating on a member of the community. Frankly, I felt sick seeing this.' Mason is well known to police and has a long list of court appearances for assault and breach. 'The premier and the attorney general need to go to Ottawa and insist that there are changes made to bail conditions and to the Criminal Code of Canada that can help see people involved in this type of activity kept in custody for the protection of the public,' Sturko said. The injured woman was treated in hospital and is expected to recover. Mason is due to make another court appearance on Thursday. For now, he remains in custody.
Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
Assault charges laid in attack on Langley woman
A B.C. man has been charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm, after a woman was attacked in Langley. It happened in the 20100 block of Fraser Highway at about 6:17 a.m. Sunday. 'Our officers immediately responded to the area and located a victim who was suffering from non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local area hospital,' Langley RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom told Global News. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The suspect, 34-year-old Hugh Mason, is well known to police and has a long list of court appearances for assault and breach. B.C.'s public safety critic says this is just the latest example of a system that desperately needs fixing. 'If we really want to make an impact on justice and ending catch and release, then they have to do the proper funding of our system here, and it goes beyond giving police the tools they need and looking deeper into the justice system,' said Elenore Sturko. Story continues below advertisement Anyone who witnessed the assault on Sunday or who has video is urged to contact Langley RCMP. Mason remains in custody and is due to make a court appearance Wednesday.
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Man arrested after Sunday morning assault in Langley, B.C.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection to an assault that took place early Sunday in Langley, B.C. Mounties were called to a report of an assault in the 20100 block of Fraser Highway around 6:15 a.m., Langley RCMP said in a release Monday. The victim was found with non-life-threatening injuries and was sent to hospital. 'We recognize that this violent incident was not only traumatic for the victim, but is also deeply concerning to the community as a whole,' said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom. Hugh Mason, 34, has been arrested and charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm, police said. He remains in custody. Anyone who may have information regarding the incident is asked to contact Langley RCMP on 604-532-3200 and quote file number 2025-16920.
