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A senior couple is in hot water with the law following an alleged assault involving a bowl of soup at a Metrotown mall food court.

Burnaby RCMP were called to Crystal Mall at 12:30 p.m. Saturday after a woman, 43, reported that a couple had poured hot soup on her while she ate in the food court.

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Witnesses told police the confrontation followed an argument between the two seniors and the woman. Police say the parties did not know each other.

The couple was handcuffed and escorted to a police vehicle outside Crystal Mall without incident.

“A Mandarin-speaking officer spoke with the two seniors to ensure they understood their legal rights. They were then released on a promise to appear so that the matter may be dealt with by the courts,” the RCMP said in a news release.

Police say the soup assault did not result in any life-altering injuries.

No names were released as charges have not been laid.