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Lethbridge police lay charges in stabbing at lounge in October

Lethbridge police lay charges in connection to a stabbing on Oct. 29.

Lethbridge police have charged a 33-year-old man in connection with a stabbing at the Afro Habesha Lounge on Oct. 29.

Officers were called to the lounge along the 1700 block of 23 Street North, around 1:30 a.m. Police said a man had been stabbed numerous times following an altercation involving multiple people.

The 30-year-old victim was taken  to hospital by EMS in critical condition.

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Police have charged Bisrat Seyum Hailu with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.

Police said the stabbing was targeted, both Hailu and the victim were known to one another.

Hailu is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 6.

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