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Peterborough police investigating early morning stabbing in East City

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A man is in stable condition after being airlifted to a Toronto hospital in critical condition early Friday morning following a stabbing in East City in Peterborough – Feb 21, 2020

Peterborough police are investigating an early morning stabbing in East City which sent one person to hospital.

Peterborough Police Service say around 1 a.m., officers responded to a reported stabbing in the area of Hunter Street East.

According to a news release, a man was airlifted to a Toronto hospital and is in critical condition. The age of the victim was not released.

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“There appears to be no threat to public safety,” police stated around 9:40 a.m.

At 4:50 p.m., police said the victim’s condition was updated to stable.

 

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The investigation continues. No other details have been provided.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or Crime Stoppers online.

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