Man seriously injured in St. Laurent Blvd. stabbing

A man was seriously injured after a stabbing in Ottawa’s east end Wednesday evening.

Ottawa paramedics say they were called to the 1900 block of St. Laurent Boulevard, south of Smyth Road, at approximately 7:05 p.m.

On scene, first responders treated an adult male who had been stabbed.

He was transported to hospital with serious injuries but is in stable condition. His injuries are said to be non-life threatening, according to a paramedics spokesperson.

Police told CTV News Ottawa on scene the victim and the suspect are known to each other.

One suspect has been taken into custody, Ottawa police says.

On Friday, police said the accused is a 63-year-old man, who is now charged with aggravated assault and possession of a dangerous weapon.

An investigation is ongoing.

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