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Arrest warrant issued for man involved in Armstrong stabbing incident

Vernon Court House. Global News

ARMSTRONG – An arrest warrant has been issued for a homeless man who is facing charges in connection with a stabbing incident in Armstrong last fall.

Maurice Taillon was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday but did not attend.

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The incident happened in late November of 2014 when a 36-year-old man invited the homeless man into his house for a hot shower, meal and a place to stay for the night.

After a few drinks, the host kicked the homeless man out of his house because he refused to go to bed.

The victim was then allegedly stabbed in the stomach by his unwanted guest who was arrested shortly afterwards.

He is charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

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