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1 injured but police determine reported stabbing on Sherbrooke Street in Peterborough unfounded

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Man reportedly stabbed on Sherbrooke Street in Peterborough
One person was taken to hospital following a reported stabbing on Sherbrooke Street in Peterborough on Monday morning. However, police determined there was not a stabbing – Jul 5, 2021

One man was taken to hospital following a reported stabbing on Sherbrooke Street Monday morning.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Sherbrooke Street west of Park Place around 7:30 a.m. for a reported stabbing.

Paramedics treated one man at the scene before taking him to hospital for further treatment.

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However, police in a statement to Global News Peterborough at 9:30 a.m. said the calls were “deemed to be non-criminal,” but one person was transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

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“Through investigation it was determined there had not been a stabbing and that the person was taken to PRHC for evaluation,” said Sandra Dueck, the Peterborough Police Service’s communications coordinator.

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No other details were provided on the incident.

The victim’s condition is not yet known.

— More to come.

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