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No known relationship between victim, suspect in Oshawa stabbing: police

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Man stabbed in Oshawa while pushing granddaughter in stroller a ‘random’ incident: police
WATCH: A man is in hospital in critical condition after a serious stabbing in Oshawa in an incident Durham police say appears to be random. Neighbours say the man was stabbed while pushing his granddaughter in her stroller. One suspect is now in custody. Kayla McLean reports – Aug 22, 2023

A man has been taken to hospital and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing in Oshawa, police say.

Durham Regional Police said the incident occurred at around 10:45 a.m., in the Dalhousie Crescent and Niagara Drive area.

Police said officers found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds.

According to police, he was taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre where he is now in stable, but critical condition.

Officers said a suspect was located nearby at a residence. He was taken into custody without issue.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

Officers said investigators do not know of any relationship between the victim and suspect but are exploring all avenues at this time.

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Police said no one else was injured as a result of the incident.

According to police, the suspect is a resident of Durham Region and is known to police.

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