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Man stabbed in New Westminster

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Aug, 2024 09:41 AM

Police in New Westminster are looking for witnesses after a man was stabbed downtown on Monday night.

Police say a witness flagged down an officer outside the police station to report someone in distress and officers found the man bleeding from his abdomen.

They say it's believed that the altercation took place near the staircase from the Front Street parkade leading into Westminster Pier Park.

Sergeant Andrew Leaver says investigators believe there were a number of people who witnessed the event but have yet to speak to police.

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