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Police Arrest Woman After Man Stabbed At Mall In Abbotsford, B.C.

The Canadian Press, 16 Jan, 2018 10:30 AM

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police say a woman stabbed a man after threatening people at a shopping mall food court on Monday in Abbotsford, B.C.

Officers were called after people reported the woman was uttering threats to stab people.

Police say the 71-year-old man who was stabbed was in hospital with serious injuries.

His wounds aren't considered life-threatening.

A 36-year-old woman was in police custody.

The Abbotsford Police Department says a number of its units were investigating the stabbing and asked anyone with video of the attack to contact police.

Female suspect (36 yrs) in custody after stabbing incident at mall this afternoon. Investigators are asking anyone with video or #information to call APD @ 604-859-5225 or @SolveCrime at 1-800-222-8477 https://t.co/9Lm4RNurCA #police
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) January 15, 2018

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