Two stabbed at Sikh temple in Edmonton, police make arrest

Two people were stabbed at a Sikh temple in Edmonton, Canada after a man entered the building early Friday morning with a screwdriver, police announced. The attack, which occurred around 5 a.m., took place at the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple in the city's northeast. Charges are pending against the 27-year-old suspect, who had recently been released from prison on a sentence of aggravated assault and assault on a peace officer.

Police Chief Warren Driechel said the motive remains under investigation, including whether it was a hate crime. Temple vice-president Zora Grewal stated that the victims, aged 75 and 51, are recovering, while another witness described the attacker lashing out with the screwdriver before being subdued by others. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called for bail and parole reform following the incident, emphasizing the need to keep violent repeat offenders behind bars.

Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack urged residents to uphold values of peace and inclusivity, emphasizing that the city is committed to being a welcoming community.