Witnesses sought for downtown assault; Hamilton woman accused of stabbing
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Toronto Police are hoping witnesses come forward after an overnight assault in the downtown core left the victim with life-threatening injuries.
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Police said officers responded at around 3:45 a.m. Saturday to a call for an assault that just occurred in the John St. and Adelaide St. W. area.
It was reported to cops that the victim and several unknown suspects got into a physical altercation.
The victim suffered life-threatening injuries due to the aggravated assault, police said. The suspects were last seen fleeing the scene in a black sedan.
“Police are requesting that any local residents, businesses, and motorists who may have security camera or dash camera footage of the area at the time of the assault to contact investigators,” police said in a statement.
Investigators believe there may be additional witnesses and are asking them to contact police.
Police ask anyone with information to call 416-808-5200.
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Hamilton woman accused of stabbing
A 28-year-old Hamilton woman is facing an assault charge following a Friday night stabbing in the city’s downtown core.
Hamilton Police said officers responded shortly after 8:30 p.m. to reports of a stabbing in the James St. S. and Jackson St. W. area.
“Upon arrival, officers learned that a 50-year-old female victim had been confronted by an unknown individual and was stabbed several times,” police said in a statement.
The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, cops said, adding she is expected to recover.
Following a quick investigation, officers were able to locate and arrest a woman.
The unnamed woman has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.
Police ask anyone with information to contact a detective with the Division 10 Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-546-3818.
Niagara-area man faces numerous firearm charges
A Niagara-area man is facing numerous charges, including half a dozen firearm prohibition order offences, after a gun and ammunition were seized Friday in Welland.
Niagara Regional Police said uniformed officers were conducting proactive patrols in the area of East Main St. when they saw a man with several outstanding warrants.
The man was arrested without incident and a loaded 22-gauge firearm and ammunition was seized.
Jacob O’Neal, 38, of Port Robinson, has been charged with mischief under $5,000, assault, two counts of failing to comply with probation, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm without a licence, possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of a firearm with ammunition, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and six counts of possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order.