A 35-year‑old woman was left with multiple injuries after being attacked with a sharp object on Thursday morning in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood of Montreal. Emergency services responded to calls from the area and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment, where she remains in serious condition.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the assault was reported. While conducting their investigation, officers apprehended the woman's husband nearby. He was taken into custody without incident and is being held pending further questioning. Details about the circumstances leading up to the attack have not been released.
Authorities confirmed that the husband was arrested in the vicinity of the incident, but have not disclosed whether he was detained at the location of the stabbing or at a nearby address. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are reviewing evidence collected from the scene, including any forensic material related to the weapon used.
The incident has prompted heightened police presence in the Côte-des-Neiges area as officers continue to gather information. No additional arrests have been reported, and no further injuries were recorded in connection with the event. The victim's condition is being monitored by medical staff, and her family has not issued a public statement at this time.