Police say two men have been arrested and charged after a Wednesday afternoon stabbing in Ottawa’s Carlington neighbourhood.
Officers say they responded to a disturbance call in the 1300 block of Lepage Avenue at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday.
A man in his 20s had called 911 saying he’d been stabbed, according to the police report. Paramedics reportedly assessed him on the scene and took him to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Responding officers say they located and arrested the suspect, also a man in his 20s, without incident. After an assessment from paramedics, he was also transported to the hospital.
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An Ottawa police investigation led officers to charge both men involved in the dispute.
Police say 22-year-old Aaron Lapointe has been charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon, while 28-year-old Kurtis Clouthier was charged with assault causing bodily harm.
Both men were released on undertakings with promises to appear in court at a later date.
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