The trial for the man charged with terrorism-related offences on a bus in Surrey in April 2023 will occur in the new year.
Abdul Aziz Kawam was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly slashing a person's throat on a bus in Surrey in the 14800 block of Fraser Highway on April 1, 2023. Police allege that the assault was carried out for the Islamic State.
The victim was attacked on a route 503 Coast Mountain bus at Fraser Highway and 148 Street. He was rushed to Royal Columbian Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said Kawam’s arrest was related to two assaults, one at a bus stop and one on the bus.
Soon after his arrest, Abdul Aziz Kawam was charged with attempting to commit murder, in association with a terrorist group, assault causing bodily harm, in association with a terrorist group, aggravated assault, in association with a terrorist group and assault with a weapon, in association with a terrorist group.
The trial is scheduled for Feb. 3 to 14 at New Westminster Supreme Court.
-With files from Tom Zytaruk
