London police are turning to the public for information as they search for suspects in relation to an overnight stabbing early Friday in a downtown parking lot that left one person injured.
The incident happened around 2 a.m. in a parking lot near Richmond and John streets, just off Richmond Row, police said.
According to investigators, the male victim had attempted to intervene in a dispute involving the suspects and two others. Police said the suspects turned on the victim, punching him and stabbing him in the stomach area. He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
How many suspects were involved and whether the suspects and victim knew each other is not yet clear, say police. Officers attended the scene and arrested three adult males who were later released without charges.
Few other details are known in the case. Police said the investigation is ongoing and police are appealing to the public for tips.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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