Serious stabbing in Thessalon was IPV, one person arrested

A 20-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with a case of intimate partner violence in Thessalon that left the victim in serious condition with stab wounds. (File)

A 20-year-old suspect has been charged in connection with a case of intimate partner violence in Thessalon that left the victim in serious condition with stab wounds.

Ontario Provincial Police said the suspect was charged Feb. 10 in connection with an attack that took place around 7 a.m. Feb. 5.

“The East Algoma detachment of the OPP and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a report of an individual in medical distress at a residence on Main Street,” police said in a news release Wednesday.

“Upon arrival, officers located one person with serious injuries from an edged weapon. The individual was subsequently transported to hospital.”

The suspect was charged with aggravated assault and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River at a later date.

“As the incident is believed to involve intimate partner violence, the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim,” police said.

“The East Algoma OPP crime unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP criminal investigation branch.”

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.