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First degree murder charges laid in Surrey homicide

Two men have been charged with first degree murder in connection with the homicide of Andrew Baldwin in Surrey. On Jan. 24, Jordan Bottomley and Jagpal Hothi were arrested by IHIT and later charged by the B.C.
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Two men have been charged with first degree murder in connection with the homicide of Andrew Baldwin in Surrey.

Two men have been charged with first degree murder in connection with the homicide of Andrew Baldwin in Surrey.

On Jan. 24, Jordan Bottomley and Jagpal Hothi were arrested by IHIT and later charged by the B.C. Prosecution Service with first degree murder for Baldwin’s death.

Both accused men will appear before a judge in B.C. Provincial Court on Monday.

“There was a great deal of coordinated effort by our investigators and many partners this past weekend that has resulted in charge approval,” said Sgt. Frank Jang of IHIT in a news release. “IHIT is greatly appreciative of the support and assistance received from the many units that were involved in reaching this positive outcome.”

No further information will be released as the matter is now before the court.