16-year-old stabbed in random attack in Hamilton; police arrest suspect
A 16‑year‑old boy is recovering from non‑life‑threatening injuries after Hamilton police say he was randomly stabbed by a man in the city’s west end on Wednesday evening. Police were called around 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 to the area of Main Street West and Frid Street after the teen phoned 911, reporting he had been […]
A 16-year-old male sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a random stabbing incident in Hamilton's west end on September 9th, reports suggest. The victim contacted emergency services around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, alleging he had been attacked by an unidentified individual and feared he had been stabbed. Paramedics arrived promptly and located the teenager, subsequently transporting him to a hospital where medical professionals determined the wounds were not life-threatening.
In response to the incident, several local roads were briefly closed as authorities conducted a thorough search for the suspect. Authorities apprehended a 37-year-old Hamilton resident shortly after, though the arrest was conducted without any reported complications. The Hamilton Police Department's K9 Unit subsequently searched the surrounding area, ultimately recovering the weapon believed to have been used in the attack.
Law enforcement is currently appealing for any witnesses or individuals possessing video footage of the incident to come forward and assist with their investigation.
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