On June 7th at 11:40pm, Hanover Police were called to the 300 block of 11th Avenue after a report of a stabbing with a male victim bleeding on the sidewalk.
Officers found the 30 year old Hanover resident suffering from multiple stab wounds and was in serious condition. Paramedics took the victim to the Hanover & District Hospital where he was stabilized and then air lifted to a trauma centre for surgery.
The victims injuries are listed as potentially life altering but not life threatening.
An 18 year old of Hanover was identified as the suspect and arrested Thursday morning at his residence without incident. The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing and was charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon and Weapons Dangerous to Public Peace.
Investigation also found both the victim and suspect were known to each other and had an argument before the incident.
