1 arrested after online dispute leads to stabbing incident in Peterborough: police

A Peterborough man is facing charges after an alleged stabbing following an online dispute on Tuesday morning.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 7 a.m., officers were called to Peterborough Regional Health Centre about a male suffering from stab wounds.

Police learned the victim was allegedly stabbed in an altercation stemming from an online dispute. He was taken to the hospital by friends.

Police executed a search warrant at a Spillsbury Drive home where they arrested the suspect.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

James Gentle, 20, of Peterborough, was charged with aggravated assault and failure to comply with a probation order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Wednesday, police said.

2:13 Peterborough crime rate up 5.4% in 2020

• Peterborough crime rate up 5.4% in 2020
• Explaining violence does not mean excusing violent behaviour
• Has your teen turned to crime? Lawyer warns calling police may not be right answer

Previous Video

Next Video