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Woman faces charges in domestic dispute resulting in a stabbing

Man required 40 stitches to close arm wound
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NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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INNISFIL - On Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2018 at 8 p.m. South Simcoe Police Service officers were called regarding a domestic dispute at an Alcona home.

When officers arrived, they were met at the door by a 44-year-old man with a deep laceration to his left arm.

Investigation revealed the man had been in a discussion with his wife in their driveway over her intention to separate.  

A female friend of the wife got out of a vehicle, pulled a knife and began approaching the victim. The victim grabbed the woman in self-defence and was stabbed in the arm.

The woman then left the scene with the wife. The injured man was taken to hospital where he received 40 stitches to his arm. He was advised there may be permanent damage due to the seriousness of the wound.

A 26-year-old Innisfil woman surrendered to police and was charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault With A Weapon, Weapons Dangerous and Theft in relation to a cell phone.  The accused appeared in bail court this afternoon. 

Police are asking anyone with information to contact South Simcoe Police at (905) 775-3311, (705) 436-2141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).  You can submit information online. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous.  Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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