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UPDATE: Man charged following altercation near Whyte Avenue

Edmonton police are investigating an altercation that took place early Sunday morning near Whyte Avenue, sending two men to hospital with injuries. Global News

EDMONTON – Police have charged a 26-year-old man with assault with a weapon in connection with a stabbing near Whyte Avenue early Sunday morning.

Levi Robert Gunnarson was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, and two counts of breach conditions of recognizance.

Around 3:10 a.m. Sunday, police responded to reports of an altercation between four men in the area of 81 Ave. and 104 St.

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It was reported that a 31-year-old male had been struck with an unknown object, and a 22-year-old man stabbed.

Both men were taken to hospital, where the 22-year-old was in serious but non-life-threatening condition.

One man was apprehended nearby; he and a number of witnesses were interviewed by investigators.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances that led up to the altercation, but believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor. They add that the incident does not appear to be random.

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On Monday, detectives said they believe there may be one more adult male involved in the altercation.

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