A London, Ont., man has been arrested in connection with two stabbings over the weekend in the downtown core.
On Saturday around 11 p.m., police were called to the area of Ridout Street North and York Street for a reported stabbing.
Officers say a victim was located with apparent stab wounds and transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Shortly after midnight on Sunday, police responded to a second reported stabbing at the intersection of Clarence Street and King Street. The victim sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention, investigators reported.
Const. Matthew Dawson told Global News that officers looked over video surveillance from the area and learned that the same suspect was reportedly responsible for both stabbings.
“During the altercations, the suspect male had to ask each of the victims for directions prior to standing them,” he said. “I also haven’t been provided an update yet on the status of the first victim that was transported to hospital.”
The suspect and the victims did not know each other.
Dawson said the suspect was arrested early Sunday morning.
A 24-year-old London man has been charged with assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and breaching probation.
The accused is expected to appear in court on Monday.
“We want to remind people to ensure and be aware of their surroundings, not just downtown, but anywhere in the city,” Dawson said. “Public safety and community safety is our number one priority.”