On Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at approximately 9:30pm, 6 District (Port Colborne/Wainfleet) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Borden Avenue and Elm Street in the City of Port Colborne for an assault.
Investigation revealed two males were in a physical dispute at this location. The fight escalated and as a result one male suspect stabbed the other male.
The victim, a 56 year old male, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Jack BUNSTON (18 years old) of Port Colborne was arrested and charged with the following offence:
Aggravated Assault
BUNSTON was held in custody pending a bail hearing that is expected to take place on September 27, 2024 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009395.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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