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Man arrested in Ajax stabbing
Durham Regional Police have arrested a man in connection to a stabbing in Ajax on Friday Sept. 5.
Investigators say the incident happened around 3:10 p.m. near Old Kingston Road and Elizabeth Street.
It’s alleged the suspect fled on foot prior to police arriving, while the victim was found suffering from a stab wound.
The victim was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre and is in stable condition. Police say the victim and suspect are known to each other.
After an investigation, police arrested a 31-year-old man from Ajax. His name is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
The 31-year-old Ajax man is being charged with aggravated assault, possess weapons dangerous and assault with a weapon.
He was held for a bail hearing.