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2 men arrested, 1 man taken to hospital after disturbance in downtown Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police say two men were arrested with one being taken to hospital after a disturbance in downtown Kitchener on Wednesday morning. File / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police say two men were arrested with one being taken to hospital after a disturbance near Cameron Heights high school in Kitchener on Wednesday morning.

Police say that shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers were called to Charles Street and Stirling Avenue for the incident.

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After they arrived, police say officers found a 36-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Police say he has been released.

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They say a 31-year-old man is facing several charges including aggravated assault, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and failing to comply with a release order.

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The 36-year-old man is also facing assault charges, according to police.

Police say the two men know each other and there is no threat to public safety.

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