Cape Breton Regional Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Sydney, N.S., on Saturday.
Police say they responded to a 911 call on Liberty Street at 7:42 p.m. with reports that a man had been stabbed.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds.
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The 29-year-old was transported to Cape Breton Regional Hospital by Emergency Health Services and is currently listed in serious condition.
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Police say that after speaking with witnesses, they believe the original incident occurred on Dorchester Street with the victim’s vehicle located a short distance away.
The investigation is still in its early stages, but police say they don’t believe the stabbing to be a random act.
Police have identified Christian Michael Lewis, 22, of Sydney, N.S., as a suspect in relation to the incident.
They have issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and theft of a motor vehicle.
Anyone with information on Lewis’ whereabouts is asked to contact police at 902-563-5151.
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