Arrest Made in Convenience Store Stabbing

Hamilton Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Hamilton for a stabbing that occurred Saturday night.

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at approximately 11:18 p.m., police responded to a stabbing in progress call in the area of Main Street East and Wentworth Street North.

Police immediately searched the area with the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and the Canine Unit. The search lead to the arrest of the 36-year-old suspect from Hamilton, who has since been charged and had his bail opposed.

Desousa will be appearing in court today.

Victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Alexis Petrovic by calling 905-546-3816.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com