2 suspects charged after stabbing in Newmarket, Ont.: police

Two people have been charged in connection with a stabbing in Newmarket, police say.

York Regional Police said on Tuesday at 12:35 a.m., officers received a weapons call in the Davis Drive and Lorne Avenue area.

Police said a 39-year-old man was walking home when he was confronted by two male suspects.

Officers said a “physical altercation took place” between the victims and suspects.

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According to police, the victim was stabbed and the suspects left the scene on foot.

Officers said two suspects were located a short time later.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains in stable condition.

Police said 22-year-old Dylan Beasley from Newmarket and 20-year-old Calvin Evans also from Newmarket were each charged with aggravated assault.

Beasley and Evans were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.