One person is facing charges after a stabbing in downtown Owen Sound left a woman with serious injuries.
Owen Sound police were called about an assault with a weapon on 2nd Avenue East, south of 10th Street East around 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Officers arrived to find a woman suffering from apparent stab and slash wounds. She was taken to hospital for treatment of serious, non-life threatening injuries.
According to police, witnesses to the incident held a suspect until officers arrived.
A 22-year-old Owen Sound man was arrested and a knife was seized.
The accused is charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon, and assault causing bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing on Tuesday.
Police believe the stabbing was an isolated incident and reassure there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The investigation is ongoing, police added.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dash-camera or surveillance footage from the area is asked to call police at 519-376-1234 ext. 1188 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
