Durham Police – Father Arrested After Stabbing His Son in Whitby
A 48-year-old Whitby male is arrested after stabbing his 19-year-old son in Whitby overnight.
On Friday January 11, 2019, at approximately 12:20 a.m. members of Central West Division responded to a residence in the area of Manning Road and Anderson Street in Whitby for a domestic-related incident. Officers located a 19-year-old male who was suffering from stab wounds. The teen suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre.
His father was arrested and facing numerous charges.
A 48-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Aggravated Assault; Weapons Dangerous; Uttering Threats and Assault with a Weapon. He was held for a bail hearing.
His name is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
Anyone with new information is asked to contact Cst. Marchand of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3811.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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