FOLLOWING several months of investigation and review of evidence, on February 3, Crown Counsel approved charges of aggravated assault against Prakash Kisokumar in connection to the August 8 stabbing at the Paramount Gentleman’s Club in downtown New Westminster.

“We’d like to thank the Major Crime Unit and the Forensic Identification Unit for their excellent work in this investigation,” said Sgt. Sanjay Kumar. “This was a disturbing incident and we recognize it caused some trepidation for those in the neighbourhood.”

On August 8, 2021, at approximately 2 a.m., the New Westminster Police Department received a report of a stabbing at the Paramount Gentleman’s Club. Police located the victim and provided life-saving first aid until BC Ambulance arrived. The victim was transported to hospital where he received care for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Two suspects were located a short distance away. They were both safely arrested following a short foot pursuit.