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London, Ont. police arrest suspect for 2nd-degree murder in stabbing investigation

London police say a man was found with life-threatening injuries in the area of Springbank Dr. and Wharncliffe Rd. S. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Scott Monich/Global News

Police in London, Ont., say a man has been arrested in relation to a fatal stabbing on Monday.

Police say, Gregory Cane, 38, of London has been charged with one count of second-degree murder in the death of Stephen Hutchinson, 66, also of London.

Police responded Monday to the area of Springbank Drive and Wharncliffe Road South after a man was located with “significant injuries” from a stabbing.

A 911 call was made at roughly 11:45 a.m. Jan. 31 and when police arrived in the area just southwest of the downtown core, they found the injured man.

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Police say the man was rushed to hospital but has since died from his injuries.

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The suspect and the victim were known to each other, police say.

Cane remains in custody pending a court date scheduled for Feb. 3.

– with files from Jacquelyn LeBel

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