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New charges laid against Montreal man accused in death of newborn

Click to play video: 'Pregnant woman in serious condition after stabbing in Montreal North'
Pregnant woman in serious condition after stabbing in Montreal North
WATCH ABOVE: A 33-year-old pregnant woman was seriously injured after being stabbed last month – Jul 24, 2017

New charges have been laid against a Montreal man already accused of first-degree murder in the death of a newborn baby whose pregnant mother was stabbed.

Sofiane Ghazi was charged last month with murder as well as attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed his partner, who was eight months pregnant.

READ MORE: Baby dies after pregnant mother stabbed in Montreal North

The baby died in hospital shortly after being delivered by emergency C-section following the attack.

The Crown says Ghazi was charged Friday with assault and criminal harassment stemming from incidents that allegedly involved the pregnant woman.

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

The 37-year-old Ghazi has been in custody since July 24 and has been ordered to not contact his spouse, his mother-in-law or his children.

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He also faces various other charges including vehicle theft, uttering threats, armed robbery and breaking his conditions.

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