Rideau saw another stabbing this past weekend
Posted Aug 15, 2011 05:19:53 AM.
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The stabbing in the Byward Market early on Sunday morning was a random act of violence that left one man in serious condition in hospital. Police have the suspect in custody.
The stabbing came after a heated verbal exchange around 1 a.m. on Friday. The incident comes just two weeks after another stabbing in the area, and incident which shared many similarities to the latest violent act.
Ottawa police Constable Can Wettum told the Sun that compared to cities like Toronto, “Ottawa’s still safe […] It’s not dangerous to walk around here.” That being said, however, he still cautions Ottawans on how to avoid getting into possible dangerous situations; “Always go in a group, especially at night.”
