Sarnia police cruiser. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. Sarnia police cruiser. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service.
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UPDATE: One man remains in hospital after stabbing

Two men have been injured after a stabbing in Sarnia.

Police said that officers were called for a report of a disturbance in a basement apartment on Somerset Crescent at 5:20 a.m. on Saturday, January 17.

On scene, officers found a man with a significant stab wound to his upper leg and immediately provided first aid until EMS arrived.

A second man had a cut on his forearm.

Both victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

At the hospital, the man with a significant wound was taken into emergency surgery and remains in critical care treatment.

The second victim was given stitches and has been released from the hospital.

The suspect hid behind a car near the scene until a resident noticed the suspicious behaviour and notified the officers on scene.

During a search of the accused, police seized the knife that they believe was used to commit the assault.

Knife found on stabbing suspect - Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service

A 26-year-old Stratford man has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause bodily harm, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and assault.

He remains in custody, police say the investigators are continuing to gather information.

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