On Thursday September 24, 2026 at approximately 8:15a.m., officers were called to the area of Centennial Parkway and Queenston Road for a report of a stabbing. Initial information stated that a 45-year-old female was seated on a bench in the Eastgate Square bus terminal shelter reading a book when she was attacked from behind. The interaction was brief and the suspect fled in an unknown direction.

The Victim suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatement.

A full description of the suspect was not captured; however he is believed to be a male wearing a black t-shirt and dark coloured pants. He may also have been wearing a backpack at the time of the incident.

At this time, this incident is believed to have been an unprovoked, random attack.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and asking those in the area between the hours of 7:45am to 8:15am to contact Police if they observed anything suspicious. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Colin Bromley at 905-546-2918. For this who wish to submit information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit crimestoppershamilton.com