Brydges was arrested in Oliver hours after Langley RCMP put out a warning about him

Parole revoked for 73-year-old man was wanted for attempted murder in Langley

LANGLEY (NEWS 1130) – Just a few hours after Langley RCMP sent out a warning about a senior they believe tried to kill two people in Langley last night–the suspect has been arrested.

“Two residents from the Aldergrove area were beaten up quite significantly — a man and woman — in an RV park in the Aldergrove area,” says Corporal Holly Largy.

The woman is still in critical condition, while the man is expected to be released from the hospital today.

“We believe it might have started with a bit of a relationship argument. All of the details are still under investigation, at this point.”

Thomas Charles Brydges, 73, is suspected in the attack, which RCMP are calling attempted murder. Brydges was a neighbour to the victims.

He was on parole after a manslaughter conviction, and was arrested on a Canada Wide Warrant in Oliver. Officers there recognized him from the posters Mounties in Langley sent out.

“And, walked up to him, asked for his identification which he provided, and subsequently he was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant,” says Largy. Police say Brydges was cooperative with the arrest and remains in custody.

“His parole has been revoked, so he will be returning to prison.” The motorcycle he was riding–Black 2005 Honda VT6–was towed into Oliver