Victim stabbed after refusing to give man change: Hamilton cops
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Hamilton Police have charged a man with attempted murder after a violent and life-altering stabbing over spare change.
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On Nov. 8 at 11:30 p.m., a male was walking by 810 Main St. E. when when another man asked him for change.
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When the victim declined, he was stabbed several times in the head and back. His attacker then fled.
The victim was taken to hospital with “life-altering injuries.” Police did not release any further information on the victim.
In a statement Tuesday, police said “as a result of a thorough investigation,” David McGregor, 37, was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-546-2930 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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