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Man charged with first-degree murder after alleged stabbing of wife

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37-year-old Sofiane Ghazi charged with first-degree murder
WATCH: After allegedly stabbing his pregnant wife in Montreal North, Sofiane Ghazi faces several charges including first-degree murder. Global’s Matt Grillo reports – Jul 25, 2017

37-year-old Sofiane Ghazi has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his pregnant wife early Monday morning.

Her child, delivered during an emergency C-section, died later in hospital.

Ghazi appeared in a Montreal courthouse Tuesday afternoon and faces charges of first-degree murder as well as attempted murder, among other charges.

READ MORE: 2 men in hospital after Old Montreal stabbing

Officials say he and the woman have two other children together.

WATCH: A 33-year-old pregnant woman was stabbed, and her baby killed, in Montreal North. Global’s Sarah Volstad reports.
Click to play video: 'Pregnant woman stabbed, baby killed in Montreal North'
Pregnant woman stabbed, baby killed in Montreal North

Montreal police responded to a 911 call at 2:30 a.m. on Langelier Boulevard near Pascale Street when they found the woman, who was eight months pregnant, with multiple stab wounds to her upper body.

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“The woman was transported to hospital with serious wounds,” said Montreal police spokesperson Manuel Couture.

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