1 charged after ‘targeted’ stabbing over the weekend in Hamilton

A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a stabbing that sent one man to hospital in Hamilton on Friday night.

Police were called to the area of Concession Street and East 34th Street around 8:30 p.m. where they discovered a 24-year-old victim suffering from stab wounds to his back and the right side of his body.

The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives say the incident was believed to be targeted and posed no threat to the public.

As a result of ongoing investigation, a suspect identified solely as a 24-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Det. Matt Fletcher at 905-546-3851.

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