Mohammad Hashimi, 29, charged with arson in structure fire in Newton

AN investigation led by the Surrey RCMP General Investigations Unit has resulted in charges following a fire in a Newton neighbourhood.

On October 18, Surrey RCMP responded to the 7800-block of 122 Street to assist the Surrey Fire Department with a report of a residential structure fire.

A male suspect was arrested at the scene and transported to Surrey RCMP Detachment.

Mohammad Hashimi, 29, was charged with one count of arson causing damage to property and two counts of assault with a weapon.

Hashimi has been remanded until his next court date on October 24. The investigation is ongoing.