Greater Sudbury Police are reporting a stabbing that took place yesterday morning in the area of Elm Street and Lorne Street.
Just before 9:40 a.m. on June 11, officers were dispatched in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided to police was that a man appeared to have been stabbed and required medical attention.
Upon arrival officers located the 29-year-old man who was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with serious, life-threatening injuries.
He remains in hospital in critical condition.
Through the investigation, it was determined that the original incident occurred on Pine Street where an altercation took place between the 29-year-old man and an individual after the individual stole items from the man. As a result of the altercation, the individual stabbed the 29-year-old man and then fled the area on foot.
Shortly after 1:50 p.m. officers located the person believed to be responsible for the attack on Elm Street. A 23-year-old has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;
- Attempted murder
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carry a Concealed Weapon
- Robbery
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
The accused was held in custody overnight and will appear in court today to answer to the charges. This is a targeted incident as police believe the individuals involved are known to each other.
None of these allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
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