The 23-year-old suspect in a stabbing on July 10 that left one person in serious condition has been officially charged, police say.
"The male suspect in (Wednesday) night's stabbing made an appearance at New Westminster Provincial Court (Thursday) afternoon and he has now been formally charged," said Staff Sgt. Paul Hyland in an email to The Record.
Charges stem from an incident that happened around 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday night. New Westminster police received a call from Surrey RCMP saying a stabbing victim had shown up at the local hospital and, following a short investigation, they determined the incident happened in an apartment in the 400-block of 12th Street in New Westminster.
According to an earlier press release, officers went to the location and found the suspect, who was taken into custody without incident.
The suspect is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and breach of probation.
The New Westminster major crime unit is still investigating the alleged assault and couldn't comment on the extent of the victim's injuries.
Hyland said, however, the victim is now in serious but stable condition in hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Jeffrey Rene Innes of New Westminster will be back in provincial court on July 24. Until then, he will remain in custody, Hyland added.
