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35-year-old man stabbed in Montreal on Boxing Day

The Montreal Police logo is seen on a police car in Montreal on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

A 35-year-old man was stabbed in Montreal on Saturday morning.

The assault occurred at 7 a.m. at a residence located in Montreal’s southwest borough.

According to Montreal police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils, the victim was found conscious when police arrived at the scene.

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“He was wounded in the upper body and transported to the hospital,” Chèvrefils said.

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Authorities said there is no fear for the man’s life as of Saturday afternoon.

The incident took place at a residence on Sainte-Marguerite street, corner Sainte-Émilie.

Montreal police said the victim and the suspect know each other, but the circumstances surrounding the event are still unknown.

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The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, according to police.

An investigation is ongoing.

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