Police investigate double stabbing in Kitchener

Waterloo regional police are looking for a male suspect in connection with a double stabbing in Kitchener.

Police say officers went to an area of Queen Street South and Charles Street West in response to a call to police at around 1:40 p.m. Thursday.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

They arrived to find two men with stab wounds. A 38-year-old from Kitchener and a 32-year-old from Cambridge were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators say the suspect fled before police arrived but they were able to get a description and later identify him.

They say everyone involved in this incident knows each other and believe there is no threat to public safety.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact Waterloo regional police at 519-570-9997 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.