Nearly a year after a man was allegedly set on fire in an attack in Surrey, the man wanted in connection with the assault has been charged – but he is still on the run.

Kalid Yimer was charged with attempted murder on June 26, 2025. There are no court appearances scheduled, as he is still wanted on outstanding warrants from B.C. and Alberta.

The B.C. warrant is in connection with an attempted murder charge stemming from an Aug. 2, 2024 assault. Global News is reporting that Yimer also has a warrant for his arrest in Alberta, after failing to appear in court in connection with assault charges.

On Aug. 2, 2024, police in Surrey responded to a call of a serious assault at a business in the 10200 block of City Parkway in Whalley, involving a suspect who "allegedly assaulted the victim by th

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