London police charge man with attempted murder after early morning stabbing

A London man has been charged with attempted murder following an early morning stabbing on Saturday, according to police.

Police said officers responded to reports of a stabbing on Wolf Street near Waterloo Street just before 5 a.m.

Upon arrival, police found a 30-year-old man with several knife-inflicted injuries.

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The man was transported to hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and later released.

A suspect was found nearby and taken into custody. Officers also recovered a knife from the scene.

Police said Aaron Dustin, 23, of London has been charged with attempted murder and was scheduled to make a court appearance on Saturday.

Officers added that the victim and the accused were known to each other and that there is no threat to public safety.