NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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The Guelph Police Service is investigating a stabbing that occurred Monday evening on the University of Guelph campus.
Police were called just after 5 p.m. for an assault, which took place on a trail at the Arboretum. The victim sustained a minor stab wound to his arm. The assault appears to have been unprovoked.
The suspect fled on foot, but appeared to be intoxicated. He was described as:
- having brown skin
- 18 to 20 years old
- 5’8” to 5’10”
- with a thin build
- medium-length dark hair
- slight beard
He was wearing a dark hoodie, light pants, a backpack and prescription glasses. He possibly sustained an injury to his face.
Anyone with information is asked to call detective sergeant Trevor Byard of the Guelph Police Service Major Crime Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7210, or email him at [email protected]. You can also leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave an anonymous tip online here.
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