Woman faces assault charges after weekend stabbing in St. Catharines

A Niagara woman is facing multiple charges in connection with a stabbing incident in St. Catharines on Sunday.

Investigators say a 59-year-old woman was transported to an out-of-region hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was hit with a stick several times and stabbed twice in an altercation near Niagara and North streets.

A 36-year-old from St. Catharines is facing a pair of charges in relation to an assault with a weapon.

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The victim is reported to be in stable condition as of Monday.

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