London police say a 17-year-old is facing assault charges in connection with a stabbing Wednesday night.
Police say a 33-year-old man suffered serious injuries after a stranger approached him from behind and stabbed him.
According to police, the victim was walking along Richmond Street, just south of King Street, at roughly 11:40 p.m. Wednesday when the incident occurred.
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The suspect reportedly fled the area and police were contacted.
The victim was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and a suspect description was provided to police.
Police say officers viewed video surveillance on Thursday and were able to identify the suspect.
London police say a 17-year-old boy is facing charges of assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.
The suspect cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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