Three Hamilton police officers have been sent to hospital after each was stabbed by a man in downtown on Tuesday afternoon.
The officers were responding to a 911 call about an erratic person with a weapon just after 3:p.m. near the area of James Street North and Cannon Street East.
“Officers engaged the gentleman, subsequently, an altercation ensued, three officers have been transported to local hospital with stab wounds to the neck and head,” said Hamilton police Const. Krista-Lee Ernst.
Ernst said the officers are currently in stable condition in hospital.
A 24-year-old male from Oakville has been arrested and is facing three charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, four counts of resisting arrest, and a dangerous weapon charge.
He was also transported to hospital, according to Ernst.
One other person is also in hospital having suffered slash and stab wounds, say police.
Detectives have determined the matter is an isolated incident and with no concern for public safety.
Anyone with information or video of the incident is being asked to reach out to Hamilton police at 905-546-4067.
Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.