Officers with the Brantford Police Service responded after receiving a 911 call to report that a 44-year-old male victim was stabbed on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
According to sources, the incident took place at the Grand Motel on Colborne Street in Brantford at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. This investigation is active and ongoing.
Authorities say they do not believe the stabbing was random, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Any witnesses are asked to contact BPS at 519-756-7050. Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant – Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
Kimberly De Jong’s reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative.The funding allows her to report rural and agricultural stories from Blandford-Blenheim and Brant County. Reach her at kimberly.dejong@brantbeacon.ca.