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Body found in a ditch in Richmond

Darpan News Desk Richmond RCMP, 19 May, 2022 05:25 PM
  • Body found in a ditch in Richmond

Richmond RCMP is currently on-scene in the 6800 block of Miller Rd investigating a body found in the ditch. 

Richmond Fire-Rescue attended to assist with the recovery. The BC Coroners Service has been notified and will be attending the scene.

There is no risk to the public.

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