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Stabbing in Lindsay sends 1 to hospital with serious injuries: police

Police in Lindsay, Ont., arresting a man following an investigation into child luring. Global News Peterborough file

One person suffered serious injuries following a stabbing in Lindsay, Ont., early Tuesday.

According to the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service, around 3:20 a.m., officers responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Lindsay Street South.

Police say the suspect during the evening had attended the residence and confronted the victim multiple times, causing the victim to flee the residence.

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The suspect reportedly located the victim nearby and then stabbed him multiple times, police said.

The victim was transported to Ross Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

“This appears to be a targeted incident and there is no risk to public safety,” police stated.

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No information was provided on the suspect.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 705-324-5252 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-TIPS (8477) or online at khcrimestoppers.com.

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