Police arrest man in connection with stabbing in Waterloo

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a man after responding to reports of a stabbing incident in Waterloo.

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., police responded to a call to a business in the area of ​​University Avenue East and Weber Street North because a man had attempted to stab another man.

Officers arrived and arrested the suspect.

The victim, a 37-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old man from Kitchener was charged with the following offences:

• Serious bodily harm
• Making death threats
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

The defendant was held in police custody pending his bail hearing.

The accused and the victim knew each other.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

Anonymous tips can be given to Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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Media inquiries:
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Public Relations Department
519-570-9777 (WRPS) extension 8188
[email protected]

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