Ottawa

Man injured in Murray Street stabbing

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Suspect, 35, was arrested, charged Friday evening, police said

Ottawa police say a man is in custody after a stabbing Friday evening in the city's Lowertown neighbourhood. (Radio-Canada)

A 44-year-old man was seriously injured during a stabbing in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood Friday evening.

Police said they found the man with serious injuries just outside a building on 380 Murray St. at around 4:20 p.m.

The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and is now in critical but stable condition, police said Saturday night.

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A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged shortly the incident. The two men knew each other, Ottawa police said.

He is facing charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon. He was expected to appear in court Saturday morning.

The investigation is ongoing.