WRPS investigating targeted assault in Cambridge

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By Matt Hutcheson

Posted Jan 22, 2026 04:32:54 PM.

Last Updated Jan 22, 2026 04:34:01 PM.

A Cambridge man is recovering in hospital after what Waterloo Regional Police say was a targeted assault.

Police say the victim was attacked by two masked men while in a vehicle in the area of Hespeler Rd. and Pinebush Rd. around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries from an edged weapon. He was transported to an out-of-town hosptial for treatment.

The two suspects are described as white men wearing face coverings.

Investigators believe this was a targeted attack and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with informaiton, including dashcam footage of the area between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Jan 21, is encouraged to reach out to WRSP at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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