1 person in stable condition after stabbing in Hamilton’s east end

Hamilton police say a man is in stable condition after being stabbed in the back Thursday in the city’s east end.

Officers say a man entered a business in the area of Kinrade Avenue and Barton Street East around 1:15 p.m. asking for help after being stabbed in the back.

Paramedics transported the victim, a 39-year-old man from Hamilton, to hospital in stable condition. He is described as a white man who was wearing dark clothing, including a dark hooded jacket, and had a dark-coloured bicycle.

Investigators say they do not have a suspect description at this time.

Hamilton Police are investigating a stabbing in the area of Kinrade Avenue and Barton Street E. The victim has been taken to hospital in stable condition. #HamOnt pic.twitter.com/W8WYblEBaz

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) September 14, 2023

Residents in the area of Cannon Street East and Barton Street East between Ruth and Kinrade streets are asked to check their video footage between 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. on Thursday.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact Det. Ashley Cowley or the on-duty investigative team at 905-517-0020.

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