Police in Fort Smith have charged two people after responding to a report of a stabbing Saturday night.
Fort Smith RCMP report that on June 14 at approximately 8:57 p.m. they received a report of serious injuries in connection to an alleged stabbing on a community trail.
One person was taken to hospital and is being treated.
“The victim was later flown from the community for further treatment and is in stable condition,” said police.
Following their investigation the police have identified two suspects.
On June 16 officers located and arrested a 42-year-old man and a 32-year-old man, both from Fort Smith, without incident.
Both men are facing charges including:
- Aggravated assault, contrary to section 268(2) of the Criminal Code
- Assault with a weapon, contrary to section 267(a) of the Criminal Code
At the time of his arrest, one man was still subject to a release order going back to pending robbery, firearms and other charges.
“He was further subject to a probation order relating to recent convictions for drug possession, resisting arrest and breach of court ordered conditions,” said Fort Smith RCMP.
This man is facing additional charges including:
- Failure to comply with a probation order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code
- Failure to comply with a release order (3 counts), contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
Both men have appeared before a Justice of the Peace and were remanded into custody.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
