Thursday, September 19, 2024

4 youth charged in connection with Brantford stabbing

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Four youth have been charged after a dispute escalated into two people being injured in a stabbing in Brantford on Thursday.

The Brantford Police Service says that around 8:30 p.m. they received a call reporting that a “dispute” had led to two youth being injured in a stabbing in the area of Brantwood Park Road.

The victims were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

While the investigation remains active and ongoing, four arrests have been made at this time.

Officers say they have been working in collaboration with representatives from both the Grand Erie District School Board and the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board to “ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.”

Police have not disclosed the nature of the work being conducted alongside the school boards.

Any witnesses are asked to contact police at 519-756-7050.

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