Hamilton Police have arrested a 24-year-old male after he committed two separate stabbings in the City’s downtown core.

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 8:00p.m., Hamilton Police received a report of a stabbing near 70 James Street. Responding officers located a 37-year-old male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The officers provided first aid, and the victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Moments later, a second report of a stabbing was made to Police. This incident occurred near 94 York Boulevard and left 39-year-old male with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a hospital and officers worked to gather suspect information.

While Police managed both incidents, officers who were en-route to the scenes located a male matching the suspect description. The individual was walking westbound on York Boulevard with a knife in hand. Officers conducted a high-risk takedown arrest and took the suspect into custody without further issue.

The accused has been charged with the following offences and held for bail:

• Aggrivated Assault x2
• Fail to Comply with Probation x 3
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

Police believe these attacks were unprovoked and completely random. Anyone with information is asked to contact Division 10 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725