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Peterborough man arrested following stabbing in Ware Street area: police

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A heavy police presence along Ware St. in Peterborough on Wednesday morning following a reported stabbing – Jan 5, 2022

An arrest has been made following a stabbing in Peterborough Wednesday morning.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 6:15 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call about a man in distress in the area of Ware and Locke streets.

Read more: Peterborough man arrested following stabbings in Bensfort Road area, police say

Officers located a man who had been stabbed several times. The victim was first taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre and later transported to a Toronto area hospital for treatment, police said.

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Police and the K9 unit searched the area and located a suspect matching the description provided.

Matthew Dakin, 26, of Peterborough was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

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“Officers may be in the area for the several hours conducting their investigation,” police stated around 11:10 a.m.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Det. Const. Mike Penney at 705-876-1122 ext. 232 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

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