Hamilton Police are seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing stabbing investigation.

On Saturday, September 9, 2023 at approximately 5:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Sherman Avenue North and Case Street after receiving information of a Break and Enter in progress and an altercation involving multiple individuals. Police located a female victim suffering from a stab wound to her abdomen. The female remains in non-life threatening condition.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged a 40-year-old male with the following offences: 

• Possession Incendiary Material 
• Mischief Under $5,000
• Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Fail to Comply Probation

As the information has not been sworn to before the courts, the accused’s name cannot be released at this time.

Police believe this assault to be a targeted incident and are seeking additional witnesses to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Hamilton Police are also asking residences, businesses and vehicles with cameras in the area to review their security surveillance cameras between 4:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. for any suspicious activity.

 If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, youare asked to contact Detective Amberlee Rodgers at 905-546-2919.

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