EDMONTON – Police continue to investigate after a man was randomly stabbed in the back while walking in central Edmonton Saturday afternoon.
It happened along 106 Avenue and 124 Street at around 5 p.m.
Police said they were told a man and a woman were walking when someone allegedly brushed up against the man. A few minutes later, the man, in his 20s, was in pain and realized he had been stabbed.
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Someone driving by witnessed the attack and called police before going to help the victim.
Police said the incident appears to be a random attack and that they are now looking for a suspect described as a man in his early 20s who was wearing dark clothing.
No one is in custody and police are looking for witnesses as they continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Tips can also be anonymously submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.