Hamilton Police continue to investigate after an altercation in the downtown core sent one male to hospital with injuries consistent with a stabbing.

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, shortly after 2:00 p.m., police responded to a stabbing in the area of York Boulevard and Park Street North in Hamilton.

Police attended and located a male in his early 20’s suffering from a stab wound. He was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He has since been released.

The victim sustained his injuries during an altercation with two unknown males.

A suspect was initially arrested in the area however after further investigation they have since been released.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Kevin Jones by calling 905-546-3821.

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