Updated: Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.
Greater Sudbury Police have arrested a 38-year-old man believed to be responsible for a stabbing in the downtown Sunday night.
The man has been charged with attempted murder, weapons dangerous and threatening.
He will attend bail court on Tuesday morning.
Greater Sudbury Police thanked the public for their assistance with this matter.
Updated Oct. 19 at 9:55 a.m.
Greater Sudbury Police are asking for tips to find the man allegedly responsible for a stabbing near the downtown bus terminal Sunday evening.
Police said in a press release that at 8:15 p.m. Sunday evening, they received a call from transit security at the downtown GOVA Transit Hub after a man entered the hub requiring medical attention for what appeared to be a stab wound.
Transit security guards began lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived on scene. The victim, a 30-year-old man, was transported to hospital by paramedics, where he remains in critical condition.
Police say their investigation revealed the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal altercation, leading to the assault that is believed to have taken place outside of 159 Cedar St. (the provincial building across the road from the bus station).
The suspect fled on foot prior to the injured man making his way into the Transit Hub for assistance.
Police say this is believed to be an isolated incident, and they have reason to believe that the involved individuals were known to each other. They do not believe there to be any threat to the general public.
The suspect is described as being around 5-9 tall, 145 pounds, with very little hair, and wearing dark clothes at the time of the incident.
Officers will be canvassing the area again today and detectives will continue to review video surveillance footage collected from the downtown.
Police say they know that there were a number of witnesses to this incident, and are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact our Criminal Investigation Division at 705-675-9171, ext. 2372.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705- 222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com.
Updated Oct. 19 at 8 a.m.
Greater Sudbury Police say a 30-year-old man was assaulted with an edged weapon in this incident. He was transported to HSN, and as of around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, was in critical condition.
The suspect remains at large, said police, but there is no direct threat to the public, as it's believed the suspect and victim know each other.
Any businesses with video of the incident are asked to contact Greater Sudbury Police.
The downtown bus station was closed Sunday evening after the stabbing, but was expected to reopen this morning as usual.
Original story:
Greater Sudbury Police responded to a serious assault in the downtown Sunday evening.
One man has been transported to hospital as a result of the incident.
The downtown GOVA Transit terminal has been closed down while officers investigate.
The areas of Cedar Street, Elm Street, Lisgar Street and Paris Street have also been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
