20-year-old in custody facing attempted murder charge
A 20-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after a Barrie police officer was stabbed in the face on Sunday night while she was on a call for a person in crisis.
Shortly after 10 p.m., police attended with the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services for a person who was in crisis at an apartment on Duckworth St. in Barrie.
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Police gained access to the apartment and the 20-year-old female occupant, who police say lunged at one of the officers and stabbed her in the face.
The officer was rushed to a hospital where she was treated for a serious injury and has since been released.
The accused has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault on police officer, assault police officer with weapon, and possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.
“Police officers face significant risks with every shift. We are thankful that she will make a full recovery, but we know the long-term impacts of this incident and injury will have on the officer involved, and our entire Service. I am grateful to everyone who assisted in the emergency response for our injured officer in their time of need,” said Barrie Police Chief Rich Johnston.
