Stabbing on High Street in Peterborough sends 1 to hospital

One person was taken to hospital and another was arrested following a reported stabbing in Peterborough on Sunday evening

Around 6:15 p.m., emergency crews responded to a stabbing at a home on High Street. Police learned a family dispute involved two men who had been in a verbal altercation which had turned physical.

Paramedics treated a man for several stab wounds before taking him to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for further treatment. Police say the victim was stabbed several times in the back before a third man was able to intervene.

Peterborough police on Monday morning said the victim remains in hospital with serious injuries but is in stable condition.

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The investigation led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man who was charged with aggravated assault.

The accused was held in custody and will appear in court on Monday, police said.

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