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Sarnia, Ont., stabbing leaves 1 man injured — another facing charges

A 25-year-old man is expected to recover after being stabbed in the leg, back, hand and abdomen, according to city police. The accused, a 31-year-old man, faces three charges.

Police say victim, who's expected to recover, was stabbed in the hand, back, leg and abdomen

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Sarnia police say this knife was used in a weekend stabbing in the southwestern Ontario border city.
Sarnia police allege this knife was used in a weekend stabbing in the southwestern Ontario border city. (Sarnia Police Service)

A Sarnia, Ont., man is expected to recover after being stabbed in the leg, back, hand and abdomen, according to city police.

They say the 25-year-old victim was treated in hospital with what are described as "non-life-threatening" wounds.

Authorities were called to the area of Kathleen Avenue and Indian Road just before 4 a.m. Sunday for a weapons call.

After officers arrived, police say the suspect was seen entering a nearby home — then leaving it a short time later. He was quickly identified and arrested.

Police tape at the scene of a weekend stabbing in Sarnia, according to municipal police.
Police tape at the scene of a weekend stabbing in Sarnia, according to municipal police. (Sarnia Police Service)

The 31-year-old accused is charged with aggravated assault, uttering threats to cause bodily harm and weapons dangerous.

According to police, the two men knew each other, and the weapon used in the incident has been recovered. They're asking anyone who may have witnessed what happened to come forward.

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