Teen stabbed in Bells Corners; 23-year-old arrested
A 17-year-old was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition after being stabbed near a hotel on Robertson Road late Monday night.
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A 17-year-old boy was stabbed Monday, October 12 around 11:30 p.m. near a hotel on Robertson Road in Bells Corners. Ottawa Police and paramedics responded to the scene, where they found the victim with serious injuries.
"A male in his late teen was stabbed and sustained serious injuries. Paramedics stabilized his condition on scene and during his transfer to the hospital where he was in serious but stable condition," paramedic spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps said.
A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released additional details about the circumstances of the stabbing or what led to it.
This is the second stabbing involving a teen in Ottawa in recent months. As HOC reported in June, a male in his late teens suffered critical stab wounds in an altercation at Terry Fox Athletic Facility near Mooney's Bay Park on May 30, 2026.
The facts
Where was the teen stabbed on Monday, October 12?
The 17-year-old was stabbed near a hotel on Robertson Road in Bells Corners.
What time did the stabbing occur?
The stabbing happened around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, October 12.
Who was arrested?
A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
In what condition was the victim taken to hospital?
The 17-year-old was in serious but stable condition when transferred to hospital.
