A 41-year-old man has been charged following an overnight stabbing in Hamilton that sent one person to hospital, police say.
Incident details
Hamilton police responded to reports of a stabbing in the city's downtown area late Wednesday night. Officers arrived at the scene to find a victim with stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
The suspect was arrested at the scene without incident. Police have not released the identity of the accused or the victim, citing the ongoing investigation.
Charges laid
The 41-year-old Hamilton man has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Police say the incident appears to be isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Hamilton police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
