Hamilton police appeal for witnesses after east-end stabbing

Hamilton police are appealing for witnesses after a stabbing in the east end.

Police believe the alleged assault took place on Tuesday afternoon in an alley behind a building on Kenilworth Avenue, where a knife was recovered.

Police say the victim, a 21-year-old man of no fixed address, remains in hospital receiving treatment from a stab wound and is not co-operating with the investigation.

Police believe this was a targeted incident and are asking residents in the area to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity.