(File photo courtesy of the Wellington County OPP)(File photo courtesy of the Wellington County OPP)
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Stabbing in Fergus leads to attempted murder charge

A Centre Wellington resident is accused of stabbing a woman and is charged with attempted murder.

Wellington OPP were called to a Fergus home around 7:40 a.m on October 17.

When police arrived at the Highland Road residence, they found a 59-year-old woman with serious injuries. She was taken by paramedics to hospital and has since been released.

A 27-year-old is now facing charges.

Police said the victim and the accused are known to each other.

The accused is in custody.

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