78-year-old in critical condition after shoulder-check assault near Surrey Central Station
A woman was knocked down and hit her head on concrete pavement after being shoved by a man passing behind her. The suspect has been arrested.
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A 78-year-old woman remains in stable but critical condition after an alleged assault near Surrey Central Station on Tuesday, July 28.
The woman was walking just outside the station around 3 p.m. when a man walked up behind her and allegedly shoulder-checked her as he passed. She fell and struck her head on a concrete wall and pavement, sustaining a serious head injury. BC Emergency Health Services transported her to hospital.
Metro Vancouver Transit Police arrested Evan Michael Scott Abbott later that evening and charged him with aggravated assault. He remains in custody pending his next court appearance at Surrey Provincial Court on August 19.
"Transit Police would like to thank the two witnesses who each saw the incident unfold, called 9-1-1 and remained on the scene to assist the victim and provide statements to police officers," said Const. Sunny Kainth. "We appreciate the time they took to help a stranger and assist with the investigation."
What support is available to victims of random transit assaults?
Are additional patrols planned at transit stations in response to this incident?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When did the assault near Surrey Central Station occur?
The assault occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, around 3 p.m. near Surrey Central Station.
What is the victim's condition?
The 78-year-old woman remains in stable but critical condition after sustaining a serious head injury from striking concrete pavement.
Who was arrested and what was he charged with?
Evan Michael Scott Abbott was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. He remains in custody pending his court appearance on August 19, 2026.
What happened during the assault?
A man walked up behind the woman and allegedly shoulder-checked her as he passed, causing her to fall and strike her head on a concrete wall and pavement.
