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Arrest in St. Thomas Robbery, Stabbing

St. Thomas police have made an arrest in the botched robbery and stabbing at a variety store on Wednesday night.

Timothy Scott Smith, 30, faces several charges including aggravated assault, robbery and wearing a disguise after a man tried to rob a store on Talbot St. at about 10pm on Wednesday.

After the man demanded money, he got into a scuffle with the store's clerk who was stabbed in the chest and face. The victim is recovering in London's Victoria Hospital.

Smith will make his first court appearance later today.

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