Alleged stabbing at restaurant results in attempted murder charge
A Newmarket man, 40, is facing a series of charges in relation to an alleged stabbing inside a restaurant in the area of Davis Drive and Longford Drive on Sunday night.
- Download the CTV News app to get local alerts on your device
- Get the latest local updates sent to your email inbox
Police say officers arrived to find a suspect outside the establishment and two people with stab wounds near the entrance.
York Regional police say the suspect attacked a 34-year-old man with a knife and stabbed a second, 64-year-old man several times when he attempted to stop the attack.
"The altercation moved into the parking lot where citizens intervened and subdued the suspect until police arrived," the authorities added.
No other injuries were reported.
Police say both men suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The accused is charged with two counts of attempted murder and three counts of assault with a weapon, among other offences.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses to the alleged incident to contact the authorities at t 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Alberta Premier Smith gets 91 per cent support in leadership review
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith received a dominating 91.5 per cent vote of support from her United Conservative Party members in a scheduled leadership review vote on Saturday.
'It’s a dream come true’: Holt, Liberal cabinet sworn-in to office
Susan Holt, the province’s first female premier, and 18 cabinet ministers took the oath of office in the chamber of the legislative assembly.
Vancouver quietly proclaimed Chip Wilson Day as billionaire installed sign calling B.C. NDP 'communist'
On the same day Chip Wilson erected a controversial sign at his Vancouver mansion, the city was quietly honouring the billionaire and his wife.
Here's what you can buy for $729,000 in 8 Ottawa neighbourhoods
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what you can buy for the average Ottawa home price of $729,000 in eight Ottawa neighbourhoods.
Florida's convicted killer clown released from prison for the murder of her husband's then-wife
A woman who pleaded guilty to dressing as a clown and in 1990 murdering the wife of a man she later married was released from prison on Saturday.
Calgary police issue warning after receiving over 150 calls relating to personal fireworks
Calgary police issued a media statement Saturday reminding residents about the rules regarding personal fireworks after receiving over 150 complaints.
Kamala Harris will appear on SNL in last episode before U.S. election, AP sources say
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris has made an unannounced trip to New York to appear on an episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' briefly stepping away from the battleground states she’s been campaigning in with just three days to go before the election.
'The height of hypocrisy': Protesters slam Indian consulate's event at Vancouver gurdwara
A small but vocal group of protesters gathered across the street from the Khalsa Diwan Society gurdwara in South Vancouver Saturday to protest the presence of Indian consulate officials at the temple.
Carter speaks of legacy, relationship with Raptors fans ahead of jersey retirement
Vince Carter spoke about family, legacy, anger, and ultimately, love in an emotional news conference ahead of his jersey being retired by the Toronto Raptors.