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Suspect arrested after stabbing outside Vernon elementary school

Possible Crime Scene. Jim Lenton/Global News

VERNON — An early morning stabbing in front of a Vernon elementary school has landed a 32-year-old man behind bars.

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Police aren’t releasing many details about the incident as the investigation is in its early stages, but say the stabbing happened at around 4:30 – 5:00 a.m. in front of Ellison School.

The 32-year-old victim had surgery yesterday, but RCMP say he is expected to make a full recovery. The suspect is expected to appear in court today.

Police say this wasn’t a random attack and the victim and suspect knew each other.

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