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RCMP officers were called to South Surrey on Tuesday, where health officials say one man was critically injured in a fight.

BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) said paramedics were called to the area of South Meridian Elementary School just before 9 a.m. for a stabbing.

It said one person was airlifted to hospital in critical condition.

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Surrey RCMP said officers were called to reports of a fight in the 900 block of 160 Street, and arrived to find a man suffering stab wounds.

It said two suspects fled the scene first in a vehicle, then on foot, but were arrested in Cloverdale with help from the RCMP dog squad.

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Police said the attack appears targeted.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP.

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