Niagara police investigate reports of stabbing in downtown St. Catharines

There is a heavy police presence in downtown St. Catharines Monday morning as Niagara officers investigate an alleged assault.

Police were called to St. Paul and Court streets at around 9 p.m. Sunday for reports of a stabbing.

Investigators say the victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Niagara police posted on X just before 11 p.m. Sunday, asking residents to avoid the area of Court Street during the investigation.

There is a heavy police presence in the area of Court Street in St Catharines due to a police investigation.

Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/GD77aLDTO2

— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) March 9, 2026

CHCH News has reached out to police for more information.

This is a developing news story. More to come.

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