Ridge Meadows RCMP have arrested two 20-year-old Maple Ridge men in relation to an aggravated assault Sunday morning in Pitt Meadows.
“The investigation has resulted in the arrests of two individuals who police believe are responsible for the serious assault,” said Cpl. Brenda Winpenny. “As reported, a 20-year-old Langley man was hospitalized after he was punched and knocked to the ground on Harris Road on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016.”
The incident occurred outside the Subway restaurant on Harris Road at approximately 2:30 a.m. Two groups of males got into an altercation.
The assailants walked away from the scene, and the injured man was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Winpenny said the victim’s condition improved, and it now appears his injuries are non-life threatening.
However, he was still in hospital four days after the assault, and it is unknown if there will be any long-lasting injury as a result of the incident.
“The two suspects were arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 and were released on conditions.