Assault suspect in custody after fight at Burnaby apartment complex: RCMP

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One man is facing assault charges after a fight in the hallway of a Burnaby apartment building Saturday night, according to authorities.

Officers with the Burnaby RCMP were called to a complex on the 7200 block of Kingsway around 10 p.m. for “a report of screams” and an altercation, a spokesperson said in an email.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment, and has since been released. The other man – who was also injured – remains in custody and police will be recommending charges for “assault-related offences,” the statement form the detachment said.

Police were on scene through the afternoon Sunday.