Stabbing investigation underway downtown Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police. (Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener)

By CityNews Kitchener

Posted Jun 1, 2023 03:50:49 PM.

Last Updated Jun 7, 2023 07:46:12 AM.

Two people were hospitalized after a stabbing incident in downtown Kitchener.

It happened Thursday afternoon in the Queen Street and Charles Street area.

There was a heavy police presence for the investigation.

Two people were taken to hospital, although details on the extent of their injuries were not immediately available.

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