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Man seriously injured after being stabbed at Montreal-area courthouse

Jan 9, 2024 | 12:28 PM

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A man in his 60s has been seriously injured after being stabbed today at the courthouse in Longueuil, southeast of Montreal. 

Longueuil police say they were called to the courthouse at about noon to respond to an armed attack inside the building. 

They say the victim was taken to hospital, where he is in serious condition.

A 43-year-old suspect was arrested on the scene and could face an attempted murder charge.

Police spokeswoman Mélanie Mercille told reporters at the scene that the victim was stabbed in the upper body with a sharp weapon.

She says an investigation will determine what happened and why, but the suspect and victim are believed to have known each other.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 9, 2024.

The Canadian Press