Surrey assault leaves 1 dead, say RCMP

RCMP say one person has died after being assaultedin the Newton district of Surrey, B.C. on Wednesday afternoon.

Police say Mounties responded to the 14100-block of 61 Avenue after receiving a report of an altercation between two men at 1:50 p.m.

In a statement, RCMP saidofficers arrived on scene andfound an adult malein medical distress. First responders attemptedto save the man's life, but he succumbed to his injuries on site.

Surrey RCMP say a suspect was taken into custody and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Teamwas (IHIT) called in to work "in partnership" on the investigation.

Police said the area where the assault happened will be cordoned off for "a significant amount of time."

RCMP are asking anyone who has information andhasn't already spoken to police to get in touch via the IHITtip line at 1 877-551-4448 or by email at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.