Stabbing in downtown Barrie sent man to hospital in serious condition: Police

Police say a 23-year-old victim was found in serious condition in downtown Barrie after a violent argument.

An alleged stabbing early Saturday morning in Barrie’s downtown has resulted in a Barrie man, 23, sent to the hospital in serious condition.

Barrie police say officers were patrolling Dunlop Street East early morning on Saturday when they were told by witnesses that a man had been stabbed just before 2 a.m.

Authorities say officers found the person who had been stabbed, a 23-year-old man, in serious condition, who was then transported to the hospital.

Police say the witnesses had said two people were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical outside of an establishment.

Officers found the suspect, a 20-year-old man, about an hour later around Jeffrey Street and Grove Street East, where he was taken into custody, according to police.

The man has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing.