BC Throat-Slashing Suspect Charged With Terrorism Linked to Islamic State Group

BC Throat-Slashing Suspect Charged With Terrorism Linked to Islamic State Group
Abdul Aziz Kawam is shown this courtroom sketch in Surrey, B.C. on April 3, 2023. The Canadian Press/Felicity Don
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A suspect accused of slashing a person’s throat on a bus in Surrey, B.C., on Saturday has been charged with four terrorism-related offences in an attack that left a man with life-threatening injuries.

RCMP say Abdul Aziz Kawam is 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.