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Multiple suspects sought in downtown Burlington stabbing

Halton police are looking for multiple suspects following a stabbing incident in Burlington. Halton Regional Police

Halton Regional Police are investigating a stabbing in downtown Burlington.

Officers were called to the intersection of Maria and Elizabeth Streets shortly after 2:00 a.m. Sunday where they found a 23-year old man with a cut to his left bicep.

The Burlington man went to Joseph Brant Hospital where he received 10 stitches to close the wound.

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Police say the victim and his girlfriend were walking home from a downtown bar when they came across a group of three or four men and women.

One of the men allegedly insulted the victim which ignited a fight.

Police say during the altercation, the victim was stabbed by one of the men who had what was described as a black handled knife.

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The male suspects are described as white and in their 20s, while the female is white with long dark hair, thin build and a half or full sleeve tattoo.

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