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Hunt on for suspect in Whitby stabbing

Investigators need help identifying this man, who is suspected of stabbing another man, 51, in Whitby on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Investigators need help identifying this man, who is suspected of stabbing another man, 51, in Whitby on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Photo by Handout /Durham Regional Police

An unidentified man is sought for a stabbing in Whitby on Friday.

Durham Regional Police say the violence occurred near Dunlop St. E. and Brock St. S. around 6:30 a.m.

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“Officers located a 51-year-old male with life-threatening injuries,” Const. George Tudos said Saturday. “The victim was transported to a Toronto-area trauma center.”

He said the assailant fled east from Dunlop St.

“Investigators are still looking into the motive for this incident,” Tudos said.

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Police have released an image of a suspect who is described as a short male with a small build who was wearing all black clothing at the time.

Anyone with information regarding this stabbing, including the suspect’s identity or whereabouts, is urged to call police at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1827, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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