On Sunday morning at about 11:50 a.m., a 42-year-old man was stabbed at the intersection of Sainte‑Catherine Street and De Lorimier Avenue in the Ville‑Marie borough of Montreal. Police from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) arrested a 37-year-old male suspect shortly after the incident.
The stabbing occurred after an altercation between the two men, according to police statements. Emergency services responded to the scene, provided medical assistance to the victim, and secured the area while investigators collected evidence.
Both individuals were the only parties involved, according to the report. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries sustained from the sharp object used in the attack. Police confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
SPVM officers opened an investigation into the armed assault, focusing on the circumstances that led to the confrontation. The police department has not released additional details about the motive or any prior relationship between the two men.
The location of the incident lies in a busy downtown corridor, a part of the city that sees heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the day. Authorities reiterated the importance of public safety in the area and urged anyone with relevant information to cooperate with ongoing inquiries.
The arrest marks a swift police response to a violent episode that could have had broader implications for community security. The suspect remains in police custody while the investigation proceeds, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.