Police in Hanover have arrested a man accused of stabbing someone he knew in an incident that happened near the downtown area on Wednesday.
According to police, officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of 10th Avenue and 12th Street at around 3:45 p.m. on March 29.
An investigation determined that a stabbing occurred shortly after a fight ensued between a pair of men known to each other on the road near the intersection.
Police learned that the suspect accused of committing the stabbing, had also slashed the tires of a parked vehicle in front of the victim's home.
A 30-year-old Hanover man was taken to hospital with a non-life threatening stab wound to his abdomen. Police located and arrested the accused at a nearby residence a short time later. The weapon used in the incident was also recovered.
As a result, a 42-year-old Hanover man is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief under $5,000.
He was taken back into policy custody following a court appearance. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who might have witnessed the altercation or who otherwise has information to contact the Hanover Police Service at 519-364-2411 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-TIPS (8477).
