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Attempted murder charge laid in Fergus, Ont. stabbing investigation

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OPP have charged a 27-year-old with attempted murder. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Wellington County OPP say a 27-year-old has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Fergus on Saturday.

Officers responded to a 911 call from a home on Highland Road at around 7:40 a.m.

Police said they found the 57-year-old woman, who lived at the home, with serious injuries. She was taken to hospital for treatment and since been released.

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It’s unclear what led to the stabbing and the OPP did not identify the person arrested, but police said the accused and victim know each other.

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The suspect remains in custody, pending a bail hearing.

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