Man in his 30s hospitalized after random St. Catharines stabbing, police say

A man in his 30s is in hospital after a stabbing in St. Catharines that police say was a random act of violence.

On Sunday at approximately 4:45 a.m., officers responded to reports of a stabbing near Queenston Street and Niagara Street.

Upon arriving at the scene, authorities found a man in his 30s suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives have determined the man was sleeping outdoors after leaving a nearby business when he was struck in the head and stabbed multiple times.

The man believed to be responsible for the stabbing is described as white, five-foot-eight tall, in his 30s and has a short beard.

At this time, officers believe this was an isolated random act of violence.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have located a discarded cellphone, knife or clothing in the area is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, ext. 1009222.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-8477 or on their website.

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