Niagara police investigate stabbing incident in Welland

Niagara police are investigating a stabbing incident that happened in Welland on Saturday.

Police say around 2:37 p.m., officers responded to reports of a stabbing incident at the Kavern Bar located on the corner of Maple Avenue and Prince Charles Drive.

A man in his 20s was found with a serious stab wound. He was treated on scene and transported to an out of region hospital for further care. The man’s injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

Police say initial investigation determined that the victim and the suspect has been in the bar through out the night and did not know each other. At around 2:30 a.m. an argument escalated in the parking lot and the victim tried to intervene. The suspect stabbed the victim and then ran from the area.

A K9 Unit and officers searched for the suspect but did not locate him.

He is described as black, 20-25-years-old, thin build, approximately 6’0″, wearing a black tank top, black pants, black baseball cap. Police say he may go by the name “Junior.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.