Brantford man faces aggravated assault and weapons charges after stabbing

Brantford police say a man is facing multiple charges after a serious assault and stabbing sent a 35-year-old man to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police say around 3:15 a.m. on Dec. 27, officers responded to a 911 call indicating two men were involved in a physical interaction outside a Darling Street residence. One of the men was reported to have been stabbed.

The man was transported to a nearby trauma center with life threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

Police say the other man was located and taken in custody around 6:00 a.m. and say information they received indicated the accused is in violation of a valid probation order. 

Brantford police say 26-year-old Daniel Cote of Brantford is charged with aggravated assault, dangerous weapons and breach of probation order. 

Police say the accused and the victim were known to each other. 

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police at  519-756-0113.