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Suspect sought after weekend stabbing in downtown Peterborough: police

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Peterborough police investigate reported downtown stabbing Saturday
Peterborough police officers were called to the intersection of King Street and George Street Saturday night following reports of a stabbing downtown. Officers could be seen alongside a K-9 unit at around 11:45 pm. Injuries are not known at this time. – Apr 25, 2022

One person was taken to hospital after a stabbing in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night, police said.

Peterborough police said the stabbing was reported in the area of King Street South and George Street North at around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Read more: Stabbing on High Street in Peterborough sends 1 to hospital

Police said a group of friends were walking on the street when an unknown man approached them. The suspect stabbed one of the males in the back, police said.

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The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for non-life-threatening injuries, police said Monday.

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The suspect was described to police as having a medium build with dirty blonde, shaggy hair.

Police deployed the K9 unit, but did not locate a suspect.

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