Police make arrest after morning stabbing in Montreal

Police confirmed the arrest of a 42-year old man in connection with a stabbing Thursday morning in Montreal’s Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough.

The man is being detained for questioning.

Montreal police spokesperson Raphaël Bergeron said the armed assault happened at around 10:30 a.m. on des Carrières Street near the intersection of d’Iberville Street.

Bergeron said the incident began with two men arguing on the street.

“During the altercation, the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim at the upper body,” Bergeron said.

The victim, a 47-year-old man, was taken to hospital.

“He was conscious and breathing,” Bergeron said.

Police received confirmation Tuesday afternoon that the victim’s life was not in danger and he was in stable condition.

The suspect, who fled the area, was identified by witnesses at the scene.