London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
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Attempted murder charge laid after downtown stabbing

A 23-year-old London man has been charged with attempted murder after an early morning stabbing.

According to police, they received reports that a stabbing occurred at an address on Wolfe Street near Waterloo Street around 4:45 a.m. Saturday morning.

When officers arrived on the scene they found a 30-year-old man with several knife inflicted injuries. He was transported to the hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and was later released.

A suspect was located in the area and taken into police custody. A knife was recovered from the scene.

Police say the victim and the accused knew each other and there is no threat to public safety.

As a result of the investigation, Aaron Dustin is charged with attempted murder.

The charge has yet to be proven in court. Dustin in scheduled to appear in court Saturday.

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