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Stabbing in Plateau-Mont-Royal sends 2 men to hospital

Police are investigating after two men aged 19 and 20 were stabbed overnight in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Annabelle Olivier/Global News

Two men are in hospital after an armed assault early Sunday morning in Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal borough.

It happened at around 4:10 a.m. near the intersection of Clark and Milton streets.

Police said the two victims, aged 19 and 20, were arguing with a group of people.

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According to police spokesperson Daniel Lacoursière, at some point during the scuffle, a suspect stabbed both men with an edged weapon, inflicting upper body injuries.

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The victims were rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

When officers arrived at the scene, the suspects had fled.

An investigation is ongoing.

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