Man arrested after two downtown Hamilton stabbings

Police have arrested a man after he committed two separate and seemingly random stabbings in downtown Hamilton on Thursday night.

At around 8 p.m., Hamilton police received a report of a stabbing at 70 James St. South.

Responding officers found a 37-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds. The officers provided first aid, and the man was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Moments later, a second report of a stabbing — this time at 94 York Blvd. — was made to police.

This incident left a 39-year-old man with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital.

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Police say while they managed both incidents officers on the way to the stabbing scenes saw a man matching the suspect description walking westbound on York Boulevard with a knife in hand.

Officers conducted a high-risk takedown arrest and took the 24-year-old into custody.

The accused has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault, failing to comply with a release order and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

He is currently being held for bail.

Police believe both attacks were random and unprovoked.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Division 10 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.