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Two suspects are in custody after a violent incident near the New Westminster SkyTrain Station late on May 6.

According to the New Westminster Police Department, officers responded around 11:00 p.m. after a 9-1-1 caller reported that a woman had been slashed with a knife. The caller also provided descriptions of two men seen fleeing the area.

Police located two suspects on Columbia Street within minutes. When officers attempted to stop them, the men ran in separate directions, leading to two foot pursuits before both were arrested.

Investigators say one suspect was found carrying:

The injured woman was treated at the scene and transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services. Police say the relationship between the victim and suspects remains under investigation.

NWPD also praised the witness who immediately called 9-1-1, noting that quick action from bystanders can play a critical role in helping victims and assisting police investigations.

Click here to read the full NWPD post

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