Central Alberta man charged in Wetaskiwin stabbing

A Maskwacis man has been charged with aggravated assault following multiple reports of stabbings this month.

On Jan. 11, 2023, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP say they responded to a report of a stabbing in Wetaskiwin.

When RCMP and EMS arrived on scene, they say they located one male with stab wounds.

Several minutes later, RCMP state they received a report of a second stabbing incident in Wetaskiwin. When RCMP arrived, two additional victims were located. Mounties confirm both victims were transported to hospital with serious injuries and are expected to recover. After an investigation, it was determined that both incidents were related.