Arrest Made in Guelph Stabbing Incident

A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that left another man with serious injuries.

Approximately 9:20 p.m. June 2, police were called to a residence near Eramosa Road and Speedvale Avenue East. The caller advised two males had attacked her 25-year-old son when he went outside to speak to them.

He sustained lacerations to his abdomen and arm and was transported to a Hamilton trauma centre. He has since been treated and released. Police believe the incident was targeted and a knife was recovered at the scene.

Last Friday, a 26-year-old Guelph man turned himself in to police. He is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, assault, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court July 19.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jennifer Probst at 519-824-1212, ext. 7296, email her at jprobst@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.