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Police Investigating Stabbing At Hanover Walmart

Police are looking for two suspects after a loss prevention officer was stabbed at a Walmart in Hanover.

The Hanover Police Service says on Friday around 4:10pm, the loss prevention officer attempted to arrest a male and female suspect for shoplifting at the store.  However, the male suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the officer.

The two suspects then fled and were seen leaving the Walmart in a dark coloured vehicle.

The loss prevention officer was taken to hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries before being released.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Hanover Police Service at 519-364-2411 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(5477).

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