Man seriously injured in St. Catharines stabbing: Niagara police

A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital following a stabbing in St. Catharines Monday night.

Officers were called to the area of Division St. and Riordon St. around 6:25 p.m.

Police say a man suffering from stab wounds was located at the scene.

He was treated by paramedics before being taken to local hospital with serious injuries. The man was then transported via air ambulance to an out-of-region hospital.

Police have charged 29-year-old Stephen Kovacs, of St. Catharines, with aggravated assault.

In a separate incident early Tuesday morning, police responded to a noise complaint in the area of Church St. and Calvin St.

Officers found a man in his 40s suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to hospital in stable condition.

No arrests have been made in Tuesday’s stabbing.

Anyone with information regarding either incident is asked to contact Niagara police.