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Man hospitalized after stabbing near Bank and McLeod streets Tuesday morning

A stabbing in Centretown sent one man to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries; police gathered evidence at two connected crime scenes.

· 2 min read · HOC Ottawa Desk
Man hospitalized after stabbing near Bank and McLeod streets Tuesday morning

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A man was taken to hospital after a reported stabbing near Bank and McLeod streets in Centretown on Tuesday, August 4 morning.

Paramedics responded to a call at 9:45 a.m. and found the man with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Ottawa Paramedic Service personnel stabilized his condition at the scene and during transport to the hospital, where he arrived in serious but stable condition.

Ottawa Police Service officers responded and gathered evidence at two crime scenes that were connected — one near the corner of Bank and McLeod, and a second between Argyle and Flora streets on Bank Street. Officers remained on scene conducting an investigation. Crime scene tape cordoned off sidewalks in both locations as police redirected pedestrians to alternate routes.

At a glance

Where did the stabbing happen?

The stabbing occurred near Bank and McLeod streets in Centretown on Tuesday, August 4 morning. Police also investigated a second connected crime scene between Argyle and Flora streets on Bank Street.

What was the victim's condition?

The man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Paramedics stabilized him at the scene and he arrived at hospital in serious but stable condition.

When did paramedics respond?

Paramedics responded to the call at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4.