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19-year-old man arrested after stabbing at Kitchener residence

A Waterloo Regional Police car is shown in this file photo. A Waterloo Regional Police car is shown in this file photo.
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Waterloo regional police have arrested a Kitchener man after a stabbing that took place on Thursday afternoon.

At around 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the area of Rochefort Street and Machado Street in Kitchener for a report of a man being stabbed.

Officers located a 46-year-old man with stab wounds. He was then transported to an out-of-region hospital by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services.

During the investigation, police say they determined the suspect stabbed the victim during a dispute. Police say the victim and the accused know each other.

A 19-year-old Kitchener man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Investigators say there is no concern for public safety in this case.

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