Man taken to hospital in critical condition after stabbing near Chinatown
A man was taken to hospital with series injuries sustained during a stabbing near Ottawa's Chinatown neighbourhood early Tuesday evening, paramedics say.
Paramedics responded to call early Tuesday evening
UPDATE: Ottawa police said Wednesday the incident was an attempted murder and that a suspect was in custody. They did not announce any charges.
A man was taken to hospital with series injuries sustained during a stabbing near Ottawa's Chinatown neighbourhood early Tuesday evening, paramedics say.
Ottawa Paramedics said they received a call around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday for a stabbing on Eccles Street, between Booth and Rochester streets.
Paramedics said they transported the man to hospital in critical condition but couldn't say if his injuries were life-threatening.
The Ottawa Police Service said they responded to an incident in the area but wouldn't provide any further details.