Man suffers serious burns in assault, vehicle theft, says Surrey RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP say a man is in hospital with serious burns after he was assaulted Friday afternoon in the community of Whalley.

Police say they responded to a report of an assault at 10200 block of City Parkway, where officers found the victim suffering from serious injuries.

They say the suspect fled the area in a stolen white Mini Cooper.

RCMP say the vehicle has since been recovered but efforts to locate the suspect continue.