28-year-old woman arrested after stabbing in downtown Hamilton

Hamilton police say a woman has been arrested after a stabbing they say happened in the downtown core Friday evening.

At approximately 8:34 p.m., officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the area of James Street South and Jackson Street West.

Upon arriving on scene, authorities learned that a 50-year-old woman had been confronted by an unknown individual and was stabbed several times.

The woman was taken to hospital where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police add she is expected to recover.

Investigators were later able to locate and arrest a 28-year-old Hamilton woman. She has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-546-3818.

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