Man Hospitalized After Welland Stabbing

Friday, 24 September 2021 12:17

By Linda Morgan

A man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries following a stabbing in Welland.

Police have made an arrest in connection to a stabbing in Welland.

Around 2:00 p.m. yesterday, officers were called to the area of Patsy Avenue and 6th Street.

A man in his thirties was found with serious stab wounds, and was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators say a suspect was located and arrested nearby.

Forty-four year old Darren John Verge of Welland has been charged with aggravated assault and failing to comply with a probation order.

Police believe this was a targeted attack, and anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 905-688-4111, extension 1009024.

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