Police investigate second Saint-Laurent stabbing

MONTREAL – A 23-year-old man is in stable condition after a late night stabbing in the borough of Saint-Laurent.

The victim showed up at a hospital with stab wounds shortly after midnight.

“He was stabbed by a sharp object and police were called to hospital,” said Daniel Lacoursière, a spokesperson with Montreal police.

The victim was injured during an altercation with “at least one other person” earlier in the evening.

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The fight took place near the intersection of Poirier Boulevard and des Harfang Street, just around the corner from a stabbing that took place earlier this week.

“For now, the motive for the stabbing is unknown,” said Lacoursière.

Police have yet to determine if the two are related, and are still looking for witnesses.