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Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a Kitchener male after a stabbing incident in Kitchener.

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., police responded to reports of a stabbing at a residence in the area of Madeleine Street and Maitland Street.

The victim, a 21-year-old Cambridge male, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

On July 13, 2025, Waterloo Regional Police arrested a 28-year-old male in relation to this incident.  

The accused has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, disobey court order, and failure to comply with probation order. 

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a stabbing incident in Kitchener.

On June 14, 2025, at approximately 9:10 p.m., police responded to reports of a stabbing at a residence in the area of Madeleine Street and Maitland Street.

The victim, a 21-year-old Cambridge male, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators believe this was an isolated incident, and the victim and suspect are known to each other. There are no ongoing concerns for public safety.

The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

To provide anonymous information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.