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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.
Global News
26-05-2025
- Global News
Surrey man fined, Ferrari impounded for excessive speeding
A 48-year-old Surrey man has had his Ferrari impounded for seven days and he owes $483 for excessive speeding. On May 24, Langley RCMP said, officers clocked a red Ferrari travelling at 124 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone, with a second radar reading of 123 km/h recorded just 98 metres away. Officers said the Ferrari was caught speeding near Wagonwheel Crescent and 56th Avenue, which is a residential area. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Driving at such excessive speeds in neighborhoods where families live and children play is completely unacceptable, Sgt. Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP said in a statement. We take these violations seriously and will continue our enforcement efforts to keep our roads safe. Throughout the month of May, police across British Columbia are focusing on reducing high-risk driving behaviours. Story continues below advertisement
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
Ferrari caught speeding 124 km/h in 50 km/h zone: B.C. RCMP
An impounded Ferrari is seen in this image handed out by the Langley RCMP. Mounties in Langley say they caught an excessive speeder in a residential neighbourhood over the weekend. On Saturday, a radar gun recorded a Ferrari travelling 124 km/h in a 50 km/h zone near Wagonwheel Crescent and 56th Avenue, according to police. Just under 100 metres away, the radar gave a second reading of 123 km/h. Police impounded the Ferrari for seven days, and the driver, a 48-year-old man from Surrey, was handed a $483 fine for excessive speeding. 'Driving at such excessive speeds in neighborhoods where families live and children play is completely unacceptable,' said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom with the Langley RCMP, in a news release Monday. 'We take these violations seriously and will continue our enforcement efforts to keep our roads safe.'
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Illegal street racing a 'chronic problem' for Township of Langley, mayor says
Over the weekend, Langley RCMP said that an illegal street racing event attended by youth turned violent, and officers had to use pepper spray and Tasers to break it up. Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward is urging fans of illegal street racing to focus their attention on something else.
