Côte-des-Neiges stabbing sends 12-year-old to hospital

A 12-year-old boy was badly injured after he was stabbed in Montreal's Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood.

Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating a stabbing that sent a 12-year-old to hospital in the borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce on Tuesday evening.

According to the SPVM, at 6:30 p.m., the victim approached police officers at the intersection of Barclay Avenue and Victoria Avenue and reported that he had been stabbed.

Officers quickly assisted the boy, who had significant upper-body injuries.

He was transported to hospital, where he is in stable condition.

A spokesperson for the SPVM said several witnesses are being interviewed.

According to initial reports, an altercation occurred between the victim and at least one other person at the intersection of Barclay Avenue and Lemieux Street.

“The SPVM’s thoughts are with the victim and the parents. Obviously, they’re going through a very, very rough time at present,” SPVM spokesperson David Shane said on Wednesday.

“There is no development, but I can tell you the investigation is ongoing. It’s actively pursuing all the personnel needed on this case, and this will help find out what happened.”

Police say a suspect was reportedly seen fleeing the scene before officers arrived.

A search for civilian camera footage is underway. No arrests have been made.

A perimeter has been established to secure the crime scene.