Arrests in Fort Erie Stabbing

Friday, 7 May 2021 07:48

By Tami Jeanneret

Two suspects in custody

Officers and EMS were called to a residence in the Highland and Central Avenue area last night around 10:00.

A 52 year old male victim was taken to an out of town hospital where he is in stable condition after being stabbed.

Police arrested two suspects a short time later.

36 year old Steven Strauss and 43 year old Matt Ward, both from Fort Erie are charged with aggravated assault.

Police say it was a targeted attack.

Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, extension 1022300.

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