Family altercation leads to overnight stabbing in Saint-Laurent

A man was stabbed after a family argument escalated in Saint-Laurent early Wednesday morning.

The incident happened just after midnight in front of an apartment building on Décarie Boulevard near Côte-Vertu.

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The victim, a 31-year-old man, was stabbed by another man.

The victim fled the scene and took refuge in a nearby restaurant where he was treated by police and ambulance technicians.

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“He was taken to hospital suffering from stab wounds to the upper body,” said Montreal police spokesperson Benoit Boiselle.  “He is recovering with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect — a 26-year-old relative — was taken into custody and was to be questioned by Montreal police on Wednesday.